Los Angeles Quarter | JPCatholic

Internships

Below is a sampling of companies and studios our students have interned for during their time at JPCatholic, including the L.A. Quarter:

Networking in Hollywood

Not only will students and alumni develop their professional skills during their internships, they will also form life-long connections with industry professionals who are committed to both their craft and to Christ.

Building such a network is not only crucial to thrive in the industry, but also is paramount for continued personal and spiritual growth throughout the students’ professional careers. Our students learn how to successfully navigate the entertainment industry, both as a creative hub and as a mission field, with the guidance of seasoned mentors who hold their faith as a central part of their creative vocation.

Through experiences such as our “Behind the Scenes” class, students have received opportunities to meet with filmmakers, writers, actors, and animators on major motion pictures and shows such as Big Hero 6, Bella, The Walking Dead, Inside Out, and more. They can also receive the opportunity to attend VIP tours at Walt Disney Animation Studios, Dreamworks, and Universal Studios.

Networking in Hollywood

Not only will students and alumni develop their professional skills during their internships, they will also form life-long connections with industry professionals who are committed to both their craft and to Christ.

Building such a network is not only crucial to thrive in the industry, but also is paramount for continued personal and spiritual growth throughout the students’ professional careers. Our students learn how to successfully navigate the entertainment industry, both as a creative hub and as a mission field, with the guidance of seasoned mentors who hold their faith as a central part of their creative vocation.

Through experiences such as our “Behind the Scenes” class, students have received opportunities to meet with filmmakers, writers, actors, and animators on major motion pictures and shows such as Big Hero 6, Bella, The Walking Dead, Inside Out, and more. They can also receive the opportunity to attend VIP tours at Walt Disney Animation Studios, Dreamworks, and Universal Studios.

Transition to L.A. After Graduation

If a student aims to settle in Los Angeles after graduation, the L.A. Quarter is a fantastic way to establish a foundation for future job opportunities, a reliable community, and a professional network that can lead to a successful career in Hollywood and beyond.

Even if students plan to continue their career endeavors in another location outside of Los Angeles, the L.A. Quarter still offers them a high-caliber experience focused on honing their interests, building their portfolio, cultivating professionalism, and developing useful skills that are considered desirable anywhere within the media industry.

Transition to L.A. After Graduation

If a student aims to settle in Los Angeles after graduation, the L.A. Quarter is a fantastic way to establish a foundation for future job opportunities, a reliable community, and a professional network that can lead to a successful career in Hollywood and beyond.

Even if students plan to continue their career endeavors in another location outside of Los Angeles, the L.A. Quarter still offers them a high-caliber experience focused on honing their interests, building their portfolio, cultivating professionalism, and developing useful skills that are considered desirable anywhere within the media industry.

More Information

Who can apply for the L.A. Quarter?

The Los Angeles Quarter takes place in the Fall Quarter, and the curriculum is designed for students in these degree programs: Communications Media and Visual Arts. If you are in a different degree and wish to apply, please meet with the Registrar and your Program Chair to discuss the LA Quarter curriculum and how it fits in with your academic plan.

To qualify for the program, students should:

Be a junior, senior, or recent alumni
Have a minimum 3.0 GPA
Have reliable transportation
Apply for the program and meet all deadlines
Double check that the L.A. Quarter works with their remaining degree requirements

How do you get internships?

Internship discernment begins early on with a system of academic mentors as preparation for the L.A. Quarter begins. You work with your faculty mentor and career services to identify and secure the right internship for you.

What is the course load like?

The L.A. Quarter consists of two for-credit experiences:

6 units: Internship
3 units: Behind the Scenes

If you are a current student, you’ll normally supplement these courses with additional coursework on campus in Escondido (required if you want to maintain a full course load).

If you are a recent alumni, participation in the L.A. Quarter enrolls you in a special certificate program that enables you to continue your student status after graduation and take advantage of a wider array of internships.

Where do students live?

JPCatholic does not provide housing for the LA. Quarter, but can provide resources for participants in identifying the most ideal locations for their situations. If you are a recent alumni, we will facilitate your networking with other participants in this program, so that you can potentially find suitable housing together.

If you are a current student, you will normally continue living on-campus in Escondido, commuting up to L.A. for the Behind the Scenes and Internship experiences. You should work with the Registrar to craft the most amenable schedule to facilitate this experience.

Please note: Details of the L.A. Quarter are subject to change from year to year.

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