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Because getting into Hollywood is harder than it looks.

THE LOS ANGELES QUARTER. Because getting into Hollywood is harder than it looks. The Los Angeles Quarter Fall 2011 Information Session. THE LOS ANGELES QUARTER: Overview. Beginning Fall 2011 Quarter Monday, Wednesday, and Friday = Reserved for Internship

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Because getting into Hollywood is harder than it looks.

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  1. THE LOS ANGELES QUARTER Because getting into Hollywood is harder than it looks. The Los Angeles Quarter Fall 2011 Information Session

  2. THE LOS ANGELES QUARTER: Overview • Beginning Fall 2011 Quarter • Monday, Wednesday, and Friday = Reserved for Internship • Tuesday and Thursday = Enrolled in Three Courses (Taught by a DePaul Professor) • Classes Held on a Historic Hollywood Lot • Live in a Fully Furnished Apartment with other DePaul Students

  3. INTERNSHIP: Overview • Internships are the key to getting paid employment in many companies • Where do you want to work after graduation? • Help us help you find that dream work environment

  4. INTERNSHIP: Overview • Los Angeles Quarter students need to go through formal application process at the companies • We want you to take an active role in finding your internship • Workshops on resumes, interviewing and etiquette in the workplace specifically for designed for Los Angeles Quarter students

  5. INTERNSHIP: Overview • Internship director reaches out to the companies where you want to work • You’re not just ‘just another student’ • Internship coordinators will know: • You have been hand selected by DePaul faculty • Your focus in LA is your internship • Work at your internship is monitored by faculty • Internship coordinators appreciate a Midwestern work ethic

  6. CLASS: Internships in Production and Post-Production • JYEL credit • Learn how to move from your internship into a dream career • Workshops in resume and cover letter writing, interview skills, networking • Guest speakers tell you the ins and outs of getting ahead • In-class discussions about current issues in the industry

  7. CLASS: Hollywood History • Learn about the birth and development of Hollywood • Watch classic films that were shot on the very lot where you are taking classes • Visit and tour studios including Warner Brothers, Universal and Sony http://www.seeing-stars.com/studios/warnerhollywoodstudios.shtml

  8. CLASS: Filmmakers’ Forum • Every week hear from different writers, directors, producers, editors, agents, cinematographers and more • Confirmed speakers include: • Neal Edelstein (Frequent collaborator of David Lynch and producer of Mulholland Drive, The Straight Story, The Ring, The Ring Two) • Karen McCullah(Screenwriter of Ten Things I Hate About You, Legally Blonde, House Bunny, The Ugly Truth and one of the highest paid screenwriters in the business)

  9. HOUSING: Park La Brea • Gated, secure entrance • Laundry facilities • Fitness center • Swimming pool, spa, hot tub • 160 acres of parks and gardens • Jogging path • Putting green • http://www.parklabrea.com/

  10. HOUSING: Within One Block • Movie Theatre • Grocery Store • Dry Cleaners • Book Store • Coffee Shops • Restaurants & Bars • Shopping • Basketball Courts • http://www.thegrovela.com/

  11. PROGRAM FEE: Not Included in Tuition • The fee for this program is estimated to be $5,000 (Fee covers housing, networking event, and studio tours) • Upon acceptance, students are required to submit a Statement of Intent and pay a deposit of $250 • Transportation to and from Los Angeles, living expenses, and car rental is not included in the program fee

  12. LOS ANGELES QUARTER: Participation Requirements • Applicants should have junior or senior status, or be a graduate student • Be in solid academic standing with above average grades (GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale) • Demonstrate independence, initiative, and especially a readiness for studying and living in Los Angeles • Students should speak to their academic and financial aid advisors for information on how participation in the program affects their expected graduation date or financial situation

  13. LOS ANGELES QUARTER: Application Requirements Applications must include the following: • Los Angeles Quarter Application Form • Personal Statement • Sample of Creative Work (5MB Limit or Upload to YouTube and type URL) http://www.cdm.depaul.edu/cim/CurrentStudents/Pages/LAQuarter.aspx

  14. LOS ANGELES QUARTER: Important Dates • February 18th – Los Angeles Quarter Application Available • March 11th – Application Deadline • April 15th – Students will be Notified of their Admission Status • September 1st – Los Angeles Quarter Program Begins

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