Dates

   Summer 2008

May 27 - June 27

      Directing 
      Production Design
      Costume Design &
         Wardrobe
                Mngmnt.    

June 23 - July 25

     Producing 

     Writing the
           One-hour
              Dramatic Pilot  

July 28 - Aug. 29

      Scoring for Film

      Music Producing

  Fall 2008

Sept. 2- Oct. 3

      Producing                     Screenwriting   

Oct. 6 - Nov. 7

      Entertainment
       Public
       Relations &
        Marketing

Directions for completing the Semester in LA application.  Please read this carefully.

You can download the file as an RTF document:

Fall 2008 Application 

or as a PDF document

NEW
Scholarship available for LA students. Download the application.   Please read the directions carefully!!!.  These applications are not submitted with your application for Semester in LA.

You should attend an open house information session if possible.     

Please note: Read the directions carefully. Failure to complete the application properly may result in your NOT being accepted.

If accepted, you will be required to make a $250 deposit.

1. Applications should be returned to the following people appropriate to the program to which you are applying. Copies of applications should also be submitted to Don Smith but this is not required. You must submit separate applications if you are applying to more than one session. General questions may be directed to Don Smith, Coordinator, Semester in LA via e-mail (dsmith@colum.edu). You should consult the Semester in LA web page first for general information: www.filmatcolumbia.com/la.html. Please, carefully review the requirements and prerequisites for acceptance. Students applying for producing, screenwriting or adaptation sessions may submit applications via e-mail as described on the website. Application forms suitable for printing may also be found at the website. In addition, hard copies are available at the Reception Desk in the Film & Video Department, Suite 301, 1104 S. Wabash Ave.
2. Fill out the form completely. Print neatly, please.
3. Make sure you state which section you wish to attend. The session dates are listed in the box on the left. You should attend an open house information session if possible.     

Please note: Read the directions carefully. Failure to complete the application properly may result in your NOT being accepted.

Applications can be dropped off at departmental mailboxes. If using US Postal Service the mailing address for all of the above after the name and department is: Columbia College Chicago, 600 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60605.

• After reviewing the application, we will schedule an interview for those candidates who qualify.
• If you are NOT accepted you will be notified and given the reasons and you may reapply for a later date.
• If you are accepted you will need to register during early registration. It is your responsibility to clear any restrictions prior to registration.
• Attach a brief (1-2 pages) essay telling us why the LA program is important for your education and career. Describe what you hope to get out of the program and what your career goals are. You should not describe how wonderful the program is. We already know this. We are trying to find out about you as a person, your maturity and your goals. This material should exhibit your ability to present material professionally and should also give some indication of your creative side.
• Attach a brief resume.   This should include employment even if it doesn not relate to your major.
• Do not use family members as references.
• You should complete an academic self-audit on OASIS before applying for SLA.
• If you plan on graduating from the program, you must apply for graduation at the time of application.

REVIEW THE PREREQUISITES/REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH PROGRAM

All applicants must meet these minimum requirements:

• 80 credit hours with a 2.75 GPA
• completion of departmental core curriculum
• completion of general education requirements
• application with essay

Acceptance to the program is conditional. There is a series of milestones which must be met or the candidate will be replaced by someone on the waiting list. At acceptance, you will be given a list of these milestones as well as the dates and procedures to meet them. These events include but are not limited to:

• proof of health insurance
• clearance of all restrictions to registration
• academic self-audit
• attend orientation session(s)

Producing
While the courses offered in the Producing sessions are from the Producing Curriculum, ALL Columbia College students are eligible regardless of concentration or major.

The Producing Program is accepting a limited number of exceptional students who have completed Production II but otherwise have not completed the above requirements with respect to credit hours and completion of general education requirements. It is expected that these students will return to the Chicago campus during the semester following completion of SLA.

Producing students are required to have an original feature script or substantial treatment or show bible for a television series which you either own or have written permission to represent.

Screenwriting Semester in LA
Prerequisite: Ideation and Theme: Portfolio Review 24-3700; and acceptance into the LA Program
Recommended: Senior status and the following courses: Screen Treatment and Presentation 24-3740.

Writing the Television Sitcom
Prerequisites: Writing the Situation Comedy 40-3221 or waiver by the Chair, Television Department.

Adaptation Semester in LA
Prerequisites: Screenwriting II 24-2710; Adaptation 24-2715; Recommended: Senior status and the following courses: Ideation and Theme: Portfolio Review 24-3700; Screen Treatment and Presentation 24-3740

Directing Prerequisites: Completion of Directing II 24-3302 or waiver by Coordinator, Semester in LA.

Semester in Los Angeles info page

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