Program Overview

Introduction to the DePaul LA Quarter Program

The DePaul LA Quarter offers a unique opportunity for students to experience the inner workings of Hollywood firsthand. This ten-week immersion program is structured around living in Los Angeles, taking classes on the historic Sunset Las Palmas Studio lot, and interning at high-profile companies that align with students' professional aspirations.

Program Overview

Through this experience, students learn how to navigate the studio system and build a network of professional contacts that will help them leave their mark on the entertainment industry. The program is open to all current DePaul University graduate and undergraduate students with an interest in working in the film, television, and gaming industry. The LA Quarter Program is also available to DePaul University alumni.

Internships

Internships are a key step in gaining experience and opportunity in the film and television industry and are the centerpiece of the LA Quarter program. Participants are required to secure their own internship after they have been accepted into the program. Students who are proactive in their search usually have a variety of internships to choose from due to the number of opportunities in Los Angeles. Resume and cover letter support and internship leads are provided. Past internships include:

• Warner Brothers
• DreamWorks Animation
• Sony Studios
• Disney Studios
• William Morris Endeavor
• Panavision
• Conan
• Producers Guild of America
• HBO
• Logo
• Benderspink
• Jim Henson Company
• Gary Sanchez Productions
• Anonymous Content
• CAA
• Nickelodeon Animation Studios
• Bold Films
• Funny or Die

Courses

Participants in the LA Quarter will be enrolled in a set of industry-focused courses designed to maximize their experience in the program. All courses are held at the historic Sunset Las Palmas Studio Lot.

Undergraduate Courses

Undergraduate students will be enrolled automatically in the following courses:

• FILM 298 Internship in Media Production / Post Production
• SCWR 346 Filmmakers Seminar
• SCWR 345 Hollywood History
• SCWR 392: Topics in LA Undergraduate students who participate in the summer session will only be enrolled in FILM 298 Internship in Media Production / Post Production.

Graduate Courses

Graduate students will be enrolled automatically in the following courses:

• SCWR 446 Filmmakers Seminar
• Film 499 Internship in Media and Design Graduate students who participate in the spring quarter will be enrolled in SCWR 441 Industry and Pitching Seminar in lieu of SCWR 446 Filmmakers Seminar.

Housing

Participants in the LA Quarter reside in a fully furnished, two or three-bedroom apartment at Kapi at Ava Hollywood. This centrally located complex is across the street from the Sunset Las Palmas Studio Lot. Amenities include:

• Gated, secure entrance
• In-unit washer & dryer
• Fitness center
• Reserved parking space While not a requirement, it is highly recommended that participants have access to a car due to the lack of public transportation options in Los Angeles.

Eligibility and Application

The LA Quarter is offered throughout the academic year. Applying does not guarantee acceptance.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements by the start of the LA Quarter program in which they intend to participate:

• Must be a current full-time student at DePaul University
• Undergraduate students must have junior year status (at least 88 quarter hours with at least 48 of these quarter