An Unforgettable Experience Awaits
Visit the City of Angels and mix among the stars of Hollywood Boulevard. Understand more about the entertainment industry, which is so essential to this city and learn how Hollywood got its name on this Media Studies school trip to Los Angeles.
Trip Highlights
Walk along Hollywood Blvd and visit Dolby’s Chinese Theatre
Go Behind the Scenes of Warner Brothers & Paramount Studios
Learn tips from the pros and make your own short film
Meet a media Pro
Recommended excursions
Los Angeles
Students can see for themselves the famous places so often seen in films and on TV. Beverly Hills is the stomping ground of the rich and famous and the glitzy Rodeo Drive is where they come to shop. Or take a trip down Hollywood Boulevard and see the famous names on the Walk of Fame, a tribute to artists working in the entertainment industry.
Film Industry Q&A
A once in a lifetime opportunity for students to interact with a highly respected member of the entertainment community. This amazing setting allows students to get up close and personal, and ask the questions they have always wanted answered.
Warner Brothers Studio Tour
A chance to get a behind the scenes glimpse at this popular film studios with a knowledgeable guide. See outdoor sets and soundstages from well-known film and TV productions such as The Big Bang Theory, La La Land and Friends. The tour includes displays of props, costumes and vehicles including the Batmobile Collection. There is a working replica of the Central Perk Café from Friends.
Media – TV & Film (Meet the Media Pro)
Meet a media professional with a visit to one of LA’s most reputable institutions of Film and Television. Learn about the curriculum, history, innovations and its achievements. You will be up close and with state of the art facilities and equipment which the students use for their Film & TV classes.
Universal Studios LA
Go behind the scenes on the legendary Universal Studios tour to explore Hollywood’s most famous backlot. Students climb aboard trams for a video-hosted tour that shows them Jaws lurking beneath the waters, explosive special effects of the Fast and the Furious, Wisteria Lane from the hit series Desperate Housewives and the legendary Bates Motel from Psycho.
Santa Monica
Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the walkable town of Santa Monica north of Los Angeles. Attractions include the sandy beach and famous pier, the Pacific Park amusement park, Looff Hippodrome Carousel and Santa Monica Pier Aquarium. The original muscle beach is located next to the pier.
Typical accommodation
Hampton Inn Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles
Why groups like it:
- Located in a residential suburb; Easy access to Interstate 405 for excursions programme
- 15 minute drive approx. from Universal Studios and Hollywood
- Spacious rooms; Hot buffet breakfast; One site coach parking
Facilities:
- All rooms with private facilities
- Large breakfast area and separate area available for larger groups
- Free WiFi
Hostelling International Santa Monica
Why groups like it:
- Dormitory-style rooms with individual lockers
- Range of on-site facilities to keep students occupied during downtime
- Great location, within walking distance to Santa Monica Pier
Facilities:
- Continental breakfast provided
- Free Wi-Fi access; Games room
- 24-hour front desk
Itinerary suggestion
1 Flight to Los Angeles. Flight time 10.5 hours approx
2 Airport transfer to your accommodation
3 Arrive at accommodation. Evening meal own arrangements. Overnight Los Angeles
1 Breakfast included
2 Los Angeles Guided Tour
3 Paramount Studios Tour
4 Evening meal own arrangements Overnight Los Angeles
1 Breakfast included
2 Producing a 3 minute short film workshop
3 Film Industry Q&A
4 Evening meal own arrangements Overnight Los Angeles
1 Breakfast included
2 Warner Brothers Studio Tour
3 Media- TV & Film (Meet the Media Pro)
4 Evening meal own arrangements Overnight Los Angeles
1 Breakfast included
2 Universal Studios
3 Evening meal own arrangements Overnight Los Angeles
1 Breakfast included
2 Santa Monica
3 Transfer to Los Angeles airport
4 Overnight flight to the UK
1 Arrive in the UK
Learning outcomes
Subject focus
Students can:
- Learn from the people that know what it takes to make it in LA
- Experience behind the scenes of a functioning movie studio
- Learn first-hand how to make a movie and leave with the finished product
- Understand the multiple industries and skills involved in productions
- Explore the history and development of the entertainment industry in Hollywood
- Discover, explore and have fun with fellow students and teachers
Student outcomes
Students will have had an opportunity to:
- Gain film making skills
- Gain independence and self-confidence
- Understand the importance of the film and entertainment industry in Los Angeles
- Gain personal organisation skills, co-operation skills and work with others in a variety of environments
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Our top three excursions for this trip were the Capitol Building, the Empire State Building and Ellis Island. The students found the New York excursions the most inspiring.
Royal Alexandra and Albert School
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