ITHACA COLLEGE LOS ANGELES PROGRAM Summer 2018 Orientation Packet

Dr. Stephen Tropiano Director/Associate Professor, Screen Studies Steven Ginsberg Pendleton Chair/Assistant Professor, Cinema & Photography Jon Bassinger-Flores Programs & Services Coordinator Meaghan O’Donnell Professional Development Coordinator www.ithaca.edu/la Email: iclaprogram.summer2018@gmail.com

Ithaca College Los Angeles Program

James B. Pendleton Center 3800 Barham Blvd., Suite 305

Los Angeles, CA 90068

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SUMMER2018ORIENTATIONPACKETTABLEOFCONTENTS

Dates/SemesterCalendar/Costs......................................................page1

GettingtoLosAngeles...........................................................................page2

Housing........................................................................................................pages3-4

Transportation.........................................................................................page5

EnterpriseRent-A-Car...........................................................................page6

InternshipSearchInstructions..........................................................pages7-9

MajorMediaConglomerateInformation......................................pages10

InternshipResourcesontheWeb....................................................page11

FAQs..............................................................................................................page11

Spring2018InternshipSites..............................................................pages13-15

SampleCoverLetter...............................................................................page16

SampleResumé........................................................................................page17

UsingEmailasEffectiveBusinessCommunication..................page18

StudentRoster,RegistrationInstructions,Classes...................page19

TolucaHillsApartmentsSignatureFurnishings........................page20

InternshipSearchLog...........................................................................page21

DATESforSUMMER2018STUDENTSSunday,April8MandatoryOrientation Wednesday,April11NotificationandHousingFormsdueonline Wednesday,April18 Roommateassignmentsemailedtoallstudents Friday,April28 InternshipsSearchLogdueinLAProgramOffice Friday,May4 DeadlineforregisteringforSummer2018Internships&Classes

Wednesday,May16 Specificapartmentassignmentsemailedtostudents

SUMMER2018SEMESTERCALENDAR

Friday,May18–Monday,May21

StudentsarriveinLosAngelesandcheck-intohousingattheTolucaHillsApartmentsNorthClubhouseMainDesk*.Friday:3:30pm–9:00pmSaturday–Monday:9:00am–9:00pm

*IfyouarriveatTolucaHillsApartmentswhentheofficeisclosed,theOakwoodNightStaffwillcheckyouin.

Monday,May21 ResidentAssistantOrientationandTraining(RequiredforRAsonly)

Tuesday,May22

LosAngeles101–OrientationtoLAandtheICLAProgram**(RequiredforallSummer2018participants.Donotscheduleinternshipinterviewsonthisdate.)

Wednesday,May23 InternshipsandClassesofficiallybegin

Tuesday,May29 OptionalOrientationSessionforgraduatedseniors

Wednesday,July25 FinalExamsStart

Friday,July27 Internshipsend

Sunday,July29 Housingendsatnoon

TUITION&HOUSINGCOSTSFORSUMMER2018ICLASTUDENTS

Tuition:$1,319percredithour(enrollmentinminimum3-creditinternshiprequired)Housing:$4,223(housingonly,thereisnomealplanavailableinLosAngeles)WhileyouarelivinginLosAngeles,youwillneedmoneyforfood,transportation,andentertainment.Weestimatethatstudentsspendapproximately$600amonthforpersonalliving,thoughthatamountcanvarydependingontheindividualstudent'slifestyle.

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GETTINGTOLOSANGELESARRIVINGBYPLANE:LOSANGELESAIRPORT(LAX)(310-646-5252):LAX,LosAngeles'majorairport,islocated30-45minutesfromTolucaHillsApartments.CabsareavailablerightoutsidetheLAXterminal.GettingfromLAXtotheTolucaHillsApartments

• Uber/Lyft:thecostwillvarydependingonthetimeofday,from$30-$50.YouwillneedtofindtheRidesharepickupspotafteryouexityourarrivalterminal.RidesharepickupsareontheDEPARTUREupperlevel.DownloadUber/Lyftappsbeforeyouarrive.

• SuperShuttle:Forabout$30,youcantakeaSuperShuttlevan.Arrangeyourrideaheadoftimeatwww.supershuttle.com.Groupsofstudentswhobooktogethercangetabetterrateandmoredirectroute.

• Taxi:Ifyoutakeataxifromtheairport,youcanexpecttopay$60ormore.• Flyaway:takeaFlyawaybustoHollywoodfor$8,andthenanUberorLyftfor$5-$10to

theapartments.YoucanpayattheFlyawaybusatLAX.AskanairportemployeewheretheFlyawayshuttlestopis,andmakesureyoutaketheHollywoodbus!Detailsatwww.lawa.org/flyaway.

BURBANKAIRPORT:2627NorthHollywoodWay,BurbankCA(818-840-8830):Located10minutes/5milesfromTolucaHillsApartments.Cabsareavailableoutsidetheairport.Delta,JetBlue,Southwest,UnitedandUSAirwaysflyintoBurbank.Itwillsaveyoutimeandcabfare,butitisgenerallycheapertoflyintoLAX.The222busalsorunsfromtheBurbankAirporttoTolucaHillsApartmentsfor$1.75(exactchangerequired).Usethislinkandenteryourestimatedbusdeparturetimetoseethebusroute:http://goo.gl/maps/2u10jARRIVINGBYCAR:IfyouaredrivingtoLosAngeles,theeasiestwaytogettotheTolucaHillsApartmentsistotaketheHollywoodFreeway(101).Ifyouarecomingfromthesouth,taketheHollywoodFreewaynorthtotheBarhamexit.TakearightatBarhamBlvd.andgodownthehillpasttwostoplights.Atthethirdlight(SouthCoyoteLane),takearightturnintotheTolucaHillsApartmentsentrance.Ifyouarecomingfromthenorth,taketheHollywoodFreewaysouth(thefreewaychangesnumberfrom170to101)totheLankershimBlvd./UniversalCityexit.TurnleftfromtheexitontoCahuengaBlvd.TurnleftatBarhamBlvd.DriveoverthehillandturnrightatS.CoyoteCanyonintotheTolucaHillsApartmentsentrance.GPS:IfyouareusingaGPStonavigatetotheTolucaHillsApartments,theaddressforthegateyoushoulduseis3500BarhamBlvd.,LosAngeles,CA90068.ThiswillbringyoutotheMAINgateforcheck-inatS.CoyoteCanyon.

ThisinformationisalsoavailableontheTransportationsectionofourwebsite.Pleasevisit:ithaca.edu/rhp/la/transportation.html

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HOUSINGYourfirststopuponarrivinginLosAngelesistheTolucaHillsApartments,whereICLAstudentslive.ThisisaprivateapartmentcomplexownedbytheAvalonBayCommunities,andtheapartmentswerentaremanagedbyOakwood.TheapartmentsarelocatednearWarnerBrothersStudiosandNBCUniversalStudios,andarea10minutewalkfromICLA'sJamesB.PendletonCenter.Whenyouarrive,telltheguardthatyouarecheckingintotheOakwoodApartmentsattheNorthClubhouse,andtheywilldirectyouwheretogo.Typically,fourstudentsshareatwo-bedroom/two-bathapartment,withtwostudentsineachbedroom.Mixedgenderapartmentsareallowedifallprospectiveresidentsforatwobedroomapartmentrequesttolivetogether.StudentsmaybeassignedtoasinglebedroomorprivateapartmentbasedonmedicalneedswithapprovalfromtheStudentAccessibilityServicesoffice.PetsarenotallowedinICLAapartments.ExceptionscanbemadewithapprovalfromtheIthacaCollegeStudentAccessibilityServicesoffice(110TowersConcourse/607-274-1005).Theapartmentsarefullyfurnishedwithbasicfurniture,kitchenwareandlinens.Bedsareextralongtwinsize.Eachapartmenthasbasiccableandfreewifi.HousingandRoommateAssignmentsAllICLAstudentsshouldcompletetheonlineHousingApplication.TheICLAProgramOfficereservestherighttomakefinaldecisionsregardingroommateandhousingassignments.IMPORTANTDEADLINES&DATESHousingFormsaredueonlineWednesday,April11th.RoommateassignmentswillbeemailedtoallprogramparticipantsonWednesday,April18th.SpecificapartmentassignmentswillbeemailedtoyouonorbeforeWednesday,May16th.Pleasedonotcallbeforethisdateregardingyourassignment.MAILYouwillreceiveamailingaddressforyourassignedapartmentunit.IfyouneedtohavepersonalmailsenttoLosAngelesbeforeyourarrival,youmayusethePendletonCentersuiteaddress.Thisensuresthatyouwillreceiveyourmailintheeventthatweneedtomakealastminutechangetoyourassignedapartment.PendletonCenteraddress:"YourName"IthacaCollege3800BarhamBlvd,Suite305LosAngeles,CA90068

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SHIPPEDITEMSUnitedParcelService(UPS)isusuallythecheapestwaytoshippersonalitemstoLosAngeles.YoucanalsousetheUSPostalService,butitcanbemoreexpensiveandslower.Ifyou'resendinganypersonalitemsthatwillarriveinLosAngelesbeforeyou,youcanusetheabovePendletonCentersuiteaddress,orusetheOakwoodofficeaddress:

“YOURNAME”–NEWARRIVAL*IthacaCollegec/oOakwoodNorthClubhouse3600BarhamBlvd.LosAngeles,California90068

*Besuretowrite“YOURNAME”-NEWARRIVALand“IthacaCollege”oneachbox!WereceiveshipmentsandmailatthePendletonCenterMonday-Friday.OakwoodreceivesshipmentsMonday-Saturday.Bemindfulthattherearethreesimilarstreetaddressestousefordifferentthings:3500BarhamBlvdistheaddressforthemainentrancetotheTolucaHillsApartments.3600BarhamBlvdistheaddressfortheOakwoodofficeandmaindesk.3800BarhamBlvd,Suite305istheaddressforIthacaCollege. EXPENSESWhileyouarelivinginLosAngeles,youwillneedmoneyforbooks,food,transportation,andentertainment.Weestimatethatstudentsspendapproximately$600amonthforpersonalliving,thoughthatamountcanvarydependingontheindividualstudent'slifestyle.WORKSTUDY/COLLEGEEMPLOYMENTThereisnoworkstudy/collegeemploymentavailableforSummer2018students.HEALTHSERVICESThereisnohealthcenterormentalhealthservicesavailableforstudentsstudyinginLosAngeles.Thereareurgentcareclinicsnearbywithextendedhours,aswellasahospitalwitha24-houremergencyroom.TheICLAstaffcanalsogiverecommendationsforspecialists.JAMESB.PENDLETONCENTERTheJamesB.PendletonCenterislocatednexttoWarnerBrotherStudios--aten-minutewalkfromtheTolucaHillsApartments.Theofficehousestwoclassrooms,aconferenceroom,ascreeningroom,astudentTVlounge,vendingmachines,andacomputerroomwithAppleandWindowscomputers,aswellascolorandb/wprinters.Studentswillhaveaccesstothecomputersfortheircourseworkande-mail,thoughwehighlyencourageyoutobring/shipyourcomputerwithyou.FreewirelessinternetisavailableinthePendletonCenter.

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TRANSPORTATIONTheeasiestwaytogetaroundLosAngelesisbycar.Havingacarisnotanecessity(manystudentshavegonethroughtheLAprogramwithoutone),butitisdefinitelytoyouradvantagetohaveaccesstoacar.LosAngelesisahugecosmopolitancenter.Duetoitssize,gettingaroundcanbeachallenge.CARRENTALSEnterpriseprovidesspecialratesforIthacaCollegestudentsandwillrenttostudents18-20yearsold.PleaseseetheattachedEnterpriseflyerwithcurrentratesandreservationinstructions.ForquestionsregardingEnterpriserentals,contacttheEnterpriserepslisted.Ifyouaregoingtoberentingacar,youmusthave:•Amajorcreditcard(ifyoudon'thaveone,youcangetyourowncardonyourparents'account).•Ifyouarebetween18-20yearsofage,Enterpriserequiresthatyouhaveproofthatyouhavecarinsurance(yourownorcoverageunderyourparents).Pleaseseetheincludedflyerformoredetailsandcontactinformation.RIDESHAREAPPSUberorLyftarewidelyusedride-shareappsinLosAngeles.Weencourageyoutodownloadthembeforeyourarrival.PUBLICTRANSPORTATIONLosAngeleshasapublictransportationsystem--theMetropolitanTransitAuthority(Metro)--whichcoverstheGreaterLosAngelesareafromtheSanFernandoValleytoNorthernOrangeCountywithmorethan200routes,2,500buses,and54lightrailcars.Metrobusesrun24hoursadaywithlimitedserviceduringthelate-nighthoursandweekends.MetropassesandTAPcardscanbepurchasedatsubwaystations,CustomerCentersandselectedoutlets.Schedulinginformationcanbeobtainedon-lineatwww.metro.netormaps.google.comInformationonthestudentMetropasscanbefoundatithaca.edu/rhp/la/transportation.TAXICABSIfyouwanttotakeataxi,youneedtophoneoneinadvance.BeawarethattaxicabscanbeexpensiveinLosAngeles(about$2.50permile).TworeputablecabcompaniesinLosAngelesareUnitedTaxiofBurbank(818-480-3333)andUnitedIndependentTaxi(213-385-2227).ForothercabcompaniesandmoreinformationoncabsinLApleasevisit,http://www.taxicabsla.org.HOTELSNEARTHELOSANGELESPROGRAMHolidayInnExpress 3241CahuengaBlvd. (323)845-1600HiltonLosAngeles/UniversalCity 555UniversalHollywoodDr. (818)506-2500SheratonUniversalHotel 333UniversalHollywoodDr. (866)716-8130HolidayLodgeMotel 3901W.RiversideDrive (818)843-1121SafariInn 1911WestOliveAve. (818)845-8586Travelodge 1112NorthHollywoodWay (818)845-2408

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DISCOUNTS FOR ITHACA COLLEGE STUDENTS Enterprise is proud to serve Oakwood residents from Ithaca College. Enterprise will provide an overall value to Ithaca students, including under age surcharges** that are second to none in Los Angeles. RESERVATIONS: Make your reservations by contacting representative Elizabeth Tucker at 818-464-3924 or by email at Elizabeth.F.Tucker@ehi.com. Give the representative discount code: L32W049 By renting at our Studio City office at 11575 Ventura Blvd, you can save about 20% by avoiding the airport taxes & surcharges. For pick up services at Oakwood please call 818-762-1179 ext 4 when you are ready for the vehicle.

CAR TYPE DAILY RATES* WEEKLY RATES*

MONTHLY RATES*

Economy $36.00 $187.00 $545.00 Compact $38.00 $198.00 $555.00

Intermediate $40.00 $210.00 $595.00 Standard $45.00 $230.00 $645.00 Full Size $55.00 $285.00 $835.00 Premium $65.00 $330.00 $882.00 Luxury $83.00 $407.00 $1307.00 Minivan $99.00 $440.00 $1035.00

Medium SUV $88.00 $440.00 $1035.00 Large SUV $120.00 $550.00 $1365.00

All discounts are valid through May 6, 2018. New pricing will be available April 15, 2018. *Rates above do not include applicable taxes and government surcharges. **18-20 year-old rates only apply at The Toluca Lake/Studio City location. Renters between the ages of 18-20 will need to provide proof of transferable full coverage insurance prior to pick up date. There is a surcharge per day of $10 for students who are 18-20 years old and $5 per day for students 21-24 years old. Renters who are 18-20 year olds are eligible to rent Economy through Full size vehicles. Renters who are 21-24 years old are eligible to rent Economy through Premium sizes vehicles, Minivans and Medium SUVS.

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Summer2018ICLAStudentsFROM: Dr.StephenTropiano Director,ICLAProgramDATE: April8,2018RE: YourInternshipSearchPleasereadandfollowthesedirectionscarefully.Itcontainsimportantinformationpertainingtoresourcesforyourinternshipssearchandtheproceduresforapplyingandsecuringaninternship.Summerinternshipsarecompetitive!Youshouldbeginyourinternshipsearchimmediately.YourprimarycontactforinternshipinformationisMeaghanO’Donnell,ProfessionalDevelopmentCoordinator.Shewillcontinuetoemailupdatedinternshiplistingstoyou.Ifyouneedassistancewithyourinternshipsearch,contactMeaghanbyemail(iclaprogram.summer2018@gmail.com)orbyphone(800-280-7709or323-851-6199).APPLYINGFORANINTERNSHIPSTEP#1:SENDYOURRESUMETOICLAPROGRAM.SUMMER2018@GMAIL.COMFORAPPROVALYourresumemustbeapprovedbytheICLAofficebeforeyouapplytoanyinternships.STEP#2:CONDUCTYOURINTERNSHIPSEARCHThereareseveralresourcesavailableforconductingyourinternshipsearch:1.TheInternshipDatabaseTheinternshiplistingsfortheLosAngelesProgramareavailableonlineat:http://www.ithaca.edu/la/a)Clickon“INTERNSHIPS”intheleftcolumnb)Undertheheadingclickon“INTERNSHIPDATABASE”c)UseyourNetpassUsernameandPasswordtoaccessthedatabase.Onceyoureachthedatabase,youcansearchthelistingsbycategoryoraspecificcompany.2.TheMajorMediaConglomerates(seepage10)Mostofthemajortelevisionnetworksandfilmstudiosrequirestudentstoapplyonline.3.AdditionalResources(seepage11fordetails)Entertainmentcareers.net:excellentwebsiteforjobandinternshiplistingsinallareasofthecommunicationsfieldLosAngelesCraigslistMandy.com:awebsiteforproductionjobsandinternships(designatedasnon-paying)4.AdditionalInternshipListingsTheLosAngelesProgramofficewillperiodicallyemailyounewinternshiplistingsastheybecomeavailable.Youarenotrequiredtoobtainyourinternshipthroughourlistings.Ifyouwanttointern

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foracompanynotincludedinourinternshiplistings,feelfreetocontactthemyourself.CalltheLAProgramOffice(800-280-7709)ifyouneedassistancetrackingthemdown.STEP#3:SENDOUTYOURCOVERLETTERS&RESUMESSendacoverletterandresumetocompaniesthatinterestyou(asampleletterandresumeareonpages16&17).Ifthereisanamelistedasacontact,addressthecoverlettertohim/her.Otherwise,addresstheletterto“InternshipCoordinator.”Pleasereadthelistingsovercarefully.Acompanymaypreferthatyoue-mailyourresumeandcoverletterorsomecompaniesmayalsohavetheirownapplicationformonline.Youarewelcometocallthecompanyandspeaktothecontactpersonbeforesendingoutyourresume,butitisnotnecessary.Beawarethatitispossiblethecontactpersonhaschanged.Ifyouareawareofanychanges,pleasee-mailthemtousaticlaprogram.summer2018@gmail.com.WhenshouldIsendoutmycoverletters/resumes?Assoonaspossible!HowmanyshouldIsendout?Thereisnosetnumber.Onlysendthemouttothecompaniesthatinterestyou.Moststudentsapplytoanaverageof10-15companies.ShouldIfollowupwithaphonecalltoseeifthecompanyreceivedmyresume?Ifyouhaveaphonenumber,youcanfollowupwithaphone,butwaitatleasttwoweeksbeforecallingthem.Also,it’simportanttoreadoverthelistingscarefullybecausesomecompaniesdonotwantpotentialinternstocall.Youcanassumesomeonewillcontactyou.Ifyoucallacompany,simplysaythatyouareverifyingthattheyreceivedyourcoverletterandresume.STEP#4:COMPLETETHEATTACHED“INTERNSHIPSEARCHLOG”Asyouaresendingoutyourresume,keeptrackofwhereyousentthembycompletingtheattached“InternshipSearchLog”(pg.21).Youmustsubmitthecompleted“InternshipSearchLog”byFriday,April27thtoiclaprogram.summer2018@gmail.com.Besuretokeepacopyforyourself.IfyouhavealreadybeenapprovedtoacceptaninternshipbytheICLAoffice,pleaseindicateitonthelog.STEP#5:SECUREANINTERNSHIPAbouthalfofthestudentsattendingtheLosAngelesProgramwillhavesecuredaninternshipbeforearrivinginLosAngeles.Ifyouarestilllookingforaninternshipuponyourarrival,weencourageyoutocontinueapplyingtointernships,followupwithapplicationsyouhavealreadysubmittedandscheduleinterviewsinyourfreetime.IMPORTANT!Donotscheduleanyinterviewsonthedayofstudentorientation:Tuesday,May22rd.

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STEP#6:ACCEPTANINTERNSHIPIMPORTANT:Beforeacceptinganinternship,youarerequiredtoobtainpermissionfromtheICLAofficebyemail(iclaprogram.summer2018@gmail.com).STUDENTSTATUSVERIFICATIONLETTERIfacompanyneedswrittenverificationthatyouareafull-timestudentandwillbeearningcreditforyourinternship,gotoourwebsite(www.ithaca.edu/la)andclickon“INTERNSHIPS”intheleftcolumn.Clickon“CREDITVERIFICATIONREQUEST”andfillouttheform.Wewillreceiveyourrequestandwillsendthecompanyaletteronyourbehalf.Besuretoprovideuswithallthenecessaryinformation(contactname,companyaddress,faxnumberandemail).

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INTERNSHIPSATMAJORMEDIACONGLOMERATES

Manyofyoumaybeinterestedinapplyingtointernshipsconnectedtomajormediaconglomerates.Whileourdatabaseprovidesinformationforsomespecificdepartmentswithinthecompany,onlineapplicationsaretheprimarymethodforapplyingtosaidinternships.Belowisalistoflinksthatmaybehelpfulinyoursearch.

TIP:APPLYEARLY!BeasSPECIFICaspossiblewhengiventheopportunitytodescribeyourinterests.Ifyouareinterestedinworkingonaparticularfacetoftheircompany(ex:televisionshow,filmcompany,website),mentionit!Youwillhaveabetterchanceofgettingyourresumeintotherighthands.NBCUNIVERSALWebsite:http://www.nbcunicareers.com/our-career-paths/campus-2-career-internship-programClickontheareathatinterestsyou.Thenclickonthelinktitled“Campus2CareerInternshipProgram:ApplyHere”.MakesurethatyouareapplyingforCalifornia-basedpositions.ABC/DISNEYWebsite:https://jobs.disneycareers.com/professional-internshipsInthetealbaratthetop,enter“California”inthe“Country,State,City”searchbar.Thiswillcompileafulllistingofallinternshipsinthestate.Youcanalsospecifywhichdepartmentorcitiesyou’dliketonarrowitdownto:Burbank,BeverlyHills,LosAngeles,etc.Viacom(Nickelodeon,BET,MTVNetworks)Website:http://www.viacomcareers.com/internships.htmlChooseinternshiplocation(BurbankorSantaMonica)andnetwork/studio.Clickon“here”atthebottomoftheparagraphtoseecurrentpostings.Signintotheironlinesystemtoapply.SonyPicturesEntertainmentWebsite:http://www.sonypicturesjobs.com/searchopportunitiesNarrowdownyoursearchbyselectingtheLocationofCulverCity,CAandJobTypeofIntern/Trainee.Clickonthepostingformoreinformationandtoapply.FOXWebsite:https://foxcareers.com/Opportunities/InternshipsScrolltothebottomofthepageandselect“Internships”forJobFunction.Clickonthelinkoftheinternshipthatyouareinterestedinformoreinformationandtoapply.PARAMOUNTWebsite:http://www.paramount.com/inside-studio/studio/internshipsScrolltothebottomofthepageandselect“2017/2018SchoolYearInternships.”TIMEWARNERWebsite:http://www.timewarner.com/careers/job-searchUnder“AreaofInterest”select“Internship/Trainee”.MakesurethatyoulookatpostingsinCA.Type"internship"inthesearchboxtofindalltheinternshipslisted.You’llneedtosignintotheironlinesystemtoapply.

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ONLINEINTERNSHIPRESOURCES

EntertainmentCareers.net,whichisupdateddaily,listsinternshipsinthemajorfieldsofcommunications.Besuretoclickon“Internships”onthetopofthehomepage.OnIndeed.com,enter“internship”inthe“what”fieldand“LosAngeles,CA”inthe“where”field.losangeles.craigslist.org

• Under“jobs”clickon“tv/film/video”• Onthebarintheupperleft,select“centralla”or“SFvalley”inthesecondbox.• Checkbox“internship”andhit“updatesearch”• Youcanalsotypetheword“Television”or“Film”inthesearchengine.

Filmproductionanddevelopmentinternships

• Createlogin.• Clickonthe“Jobs”tabonthewhitebarandselect“Opportunities.”• Select“California”inthe“State”boxandthenselect“SearchJobs.”

ThisinformationisalsoavailableontheInternshipsectionofourwebsite.Pleasevisit:ithaca.edu/rhp/la/internships.html

Beforeacceptinganinternship,allstudentsarerequiredtoreceivepermissionfromtheICLAofficebyemail(iclaprogram.summer2018@gmail.com).

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FrequentlyAskedQuestionsforIthacaCollegeLosAngelesProgramInternships1.DOINEEDTOGETANINTERNSHIPPRIORTOARRIVINGINL.A.?No,typicallyabouthalfoftheICLAclassdoesnotfinalizetheirinternshipbeforetheyarriveforthesemester.However,wesuggestthatyoumakeinitialcontactandsetupinterviewspriortoyourarrival.InternshipsinadvertisingarecompetitiveandsomehighprofiletelevisionshowssuchasCONANselecttheirinternsinadvance,soweadviseyoutoapplyearly.2.HOWMANYINTERVIEWSSHOULDIGOONBEFORECHOOSINGMYINTERNSHIP?Werecommendthatyousendyourresumeandcoverlettertoalltheinternshipsitesthatgenuinelyinterestyou.DuringyourfirstweeksinLA,youwillhaveampletimetoscheduleinterviewsatthosesitesthatyouareconsidering.Afteryouhavecompletedtheinterviewprocess,itwillbeeasierforyoutomakeyourfinaldecision.3.HOWCANIFINDOUTABOUTNEWINTERNSHIPOPPORTUNITIESTHATMIGHTNOTBELISTEDONTHEDATABASE?BeforeyourarrivalinMay,companiesmayhavecontacteduslookingforinterns.Wewillsendoutnewinternshiplistingsaswereceivethem.BesurethatyouhavesuppliedtheLAprogramwithyourpreferredemailaddress,asemailwillbethefirstmethodusedtocontacteveryoneaboutnewinternshipopportunities.Ifyouareinterestedinaninternshipopportunityandcannotobtaincontactinformation,pleasecontactusaticlaprogram.summer2018@gmail.comandwewillassistyou.4.HOWMANYHOURSAREINTERNSREQUIREDTOWORK?Youneedtoworkaminimumof60hoursforeachinternshipcredityouregisteredfor.Youcanworkmorehours.:

3credits=180hours4credits=240hours5credits=300hours

5.HOWMANYCOMPANIESSHOULDISENDMYRESUMETO?Thereisnosetnumber-italldependsonthekindofinternshipyouarelookingfor.Youshouldapplytoanyinternshipyouareinterestedin(thoughwegenerallyrecommendsendingout10-15resumes).6.CANIHAVEMORETHANONEINTERNSHIP?Yes,dependingonyourfieldofinterest.Somecompaniesmayonlywantyoutoworktwodaysaweek,soyoucanworktheremainingdaysatanothercompany.Weadviseyoutofirstfocusonobtaininganinternshipinyourprimaryfieldofinterest.7.HOWDRESSED-UPWILLINEEDTOGETFORMYINTERNSHIP?Theanswerdependsonthetypeofinternship.Ifyouaregoingtoworkina"corporatesetting"(advertisingagency,publicrelationsfirm,atelevisionnetwork,etc.),youwillneedtodressmoreformally(whichinsomeofficesmayincludeagoodpairofjeans).

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SPRING2018INTERNSHIPSITESBelowisalistofcurrentinternshipsheldbyICLAspring2018semesterstudents.Ifyouareinterestedinapplyingtoanyofthesecompanies,weencourageyoutocontactthestudentcurrentlyholdingtheinternshipposition.Youmaycontactthemdirectly,oremailtheICLAofficeaticlaprogram.summer2018@gmail.com,andwewillthenforwardyourrequestalong.InternshipSitesThunderRoadPicturesWondrosViacom/BETEskimoProductionsFunnyorDieCreateMusicGroupImmortalCinemaInternationalAndersonGroupPublicRelationsFoxSportsTheWrapVisionEntertainment,FineBrothersEntertainmentDUSTPostProductionSilverlineEntertainmentAGCapitalDatelineIntellectualPropertyGroup,PantheonEntertainmentCreateMusicGroupHelloSunshine,SmugglerWeedRoadPictures,SecretRoseTheaterAutomatik/GrandviewProductionCuratorialAssistanceInc.,BlakeLittlePhotographyOopsDonutsProductionsWisecrackLafamosHunnypotUnlimited,LittleEmpireMusicVisionEntertainmentStyleHaulCaliforniaPicturesAradPicturesWaterfallFilms,EveryWhereStudiosPiqueTeaGreenRoomManagement,JamintheVanAtlanticRecordsOopsDonutsProductions,MyCo.Too

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ClearTalentGroup,VisionEntertainmentCLDPR,BECKMediaBandsintown,ExclusiveArtistsManagementPrideMedia,VisionEntertainmentSiriusXMGoodFearFilm+ManagementBandsintownCONANBoldandtheBeautiful,20thCenturyFoxMXNEntertainment,JamintheVanE-CorpManagementVisionEntertainmentHavenEntertainmentFoxSportsTheLateLateShowRuggedEntertainmentRuggedEntertainmentFlyontheWall,FortheLoveofGoodA.Smith&Co.SmallGirlsPRTheHollywoodReporter,YoungHollywoodHowlingWolfProductions,MuseumasRetailSpaceNBCUniversal,PMK*BCLightheartedEntertainmentPulseMusicAntFarmMXNEntertainmentAcademyofCountryMusicSoulPancakeUniversalBroadcastingNetworkBraveNewFilmsStagecoachEntertainment,GreenroomManagement6upGoodFearFilm+ManagementFunnyorDieGrandma'sHouseEntertainment,MortifiedMediaGoodCompany,BluntIQThisisJustaTest,MXNEntertainment3StarProductions,NogenBeckPhotographyMilesHighPR,FYIBrandCommunicationsFunnyorDie,NBCInternationalNetworkRuggedEntertainmentHBO,Lionsgate

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Automatik/GrandviewProductionViacomCONANGunpowder&SkyRedWagonEntertainment,DiktatoriDeateMedia,VeniceArtsStoriesInternational,LLC.CircleofConfusionClubhousePicturesNBCUniversal,GulfstreamPicturesCSLABreitenbachCreativeMediaMilesHighPRTheSupperClubBlumhouse,StoryDrivenMortifiedMediaOdacitéIdeaTreeMediaCONAN,ViacomBirns&SawyerThinkfactoryMedia,KaplanStahlerAgencyCONANCONANMilesHighPRVisionEntertainment,F84Games

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SAMPLE COVER LETTER Do not copy exactly!

[TODAY'S DATE] Dear Ms./Mr. [CONTACT'S LAST NAME]: I am currently a [JUNIOR OR SENIOR] majoring in [YOUR MAJOR] at Ithaca College. During the summer of 2018, I will be attending the Ithaca College Los Angeles Program. I am interested in interning at [NAME OF COMPANY] in the [NAME OF DEPARTMENT, IF APPLICABLE]. I will be registered as a full-time student and earning college credit for my internship. As my enclosed resume indicates...[DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCES, SKILLS, WHY YOU ARE INTERESTED IN AND QUALIFIED FOR INTERNING AT THE COMPANY, ETC.]. I will be arriving in Los Angeles the weekend of May 18th. In the meantime, I can be reached at [EMAIL AND PHONE NUMBER]. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, [YOUR NAME]

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SAMPLE RESUME

STEPHEN TROPIANO 3800 Barham Blvd Suite 305, Los Angeles, CA 90068 (323) 851-6199 stropiano@ithaca.edu

EDUCATION Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York Expected Graduation May 2018 Roy H. Park School of Communications Bachelor of Science, Television & Radio Video Concentration Ithaca College London Center August - December 2017 EXPERIENCE (alternate headings: PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE, PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE) Ithaca College Television (ICTV) Ithaca, New York Director, “What's My Secret?” (game show) August 2016 – December 2016

· List details of job HERE Producer, “Panorama” (community affairs show) January 2016 – May 2016

· List details of job HERE Camera Operator, “Newswatch 16” (weekly news show) January 2016 – May 2016

· List details of job HERE WLAC-TV Radio Buchanan, NY Intern, Advertising Department May 2016 – August 2016

· Assisted in …… British Film Institute, London, England January 2015 – May 2015 Intern, Information Department

· Responsible for ….. · Performed basic administrative duties….

Insel (5-minute student film) January 2015 – May 2015 Director/Camera Operator/Editor

· Produced and financed…. WORK EXPERIENCE Chili’s Restaurant, Waiter, Ithaca, NY 2016-Present Buchanan Day Camp, Camp Counselor, Buchanan, NY 2011-2015 TECHNICAL SKILLS Mac & PC Operating Systems Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access Final Cut Pro, Avid Social Media: Facebook, Snapchat (list all that you know out) EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Volunteer, Ithaca College Bureau of Concerts 2016-Present HONORS/AWARDS Rod Serling Scholarship 2015

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DO NOT PUT HIGH SCHOOL INFO IN EDUCATION SECTION!!

MOST RECENT EXPERIENCE GOES FIRST

Create a style for your resume. Let it stand out without being too busy!

Make sure your alignment is neat!

Feel free to add more technical skills, especially if you are looking for internship in production.

RESUMES SHOULD NOT EXCEED ONE PAGE

USINGEMAILASEFFECTIVEBUSINESSCOMMUNICATIONAsyouembarkontheinternshipsearchprocess,itisimportanttobemindfulofyourbusinesscommunicationskills.Internshipcoordinatorsmayaskthatyoucontactthemviaemailtoscheduleinterviewsandgooverimportantdetailspertainingtoyourinternshipexperience.Herearesometips:➤ Treatemailsasiftheywerewrittenletters.Addresstherecipientappropriately(DearSir:,

ToWhomItMayConcern,etc.).Addyourownsignatureandsignyouremail“Sincerely”or“Best.”

➤ Readoveryouremailafteryouhavecompletedcomposingit.Spellcheckmaynotcatchcommonmistakeslike“from”and“form”or“the”and“he.”Makesureyourcapitalizationandpunctuationiscorrect.Donothastilypresssendwithoutatleastoneread-through.

➤ Whenattachingyourresumeand/orcoverletter,besurethatitisaformatthatcanbe

openedonANYcomputer.PDFsaregreat,DOCXisnot.Bemindfulofthenameofyourfile.AWESOMERESUME.docxwillnotmaketherightimpression.Asimplesolutionisusingyourlastname,ex:PENDLETON_RESUME.pdf.

➤ ALWAYSFOLLOWUP!Ifyousendanemailtoacompany,givetheinternshipcoordinator

timetorespond–2weeksisthegeneralrule.Afterthat,youcanfollowupwithapoliteemailre-statingtheinformationincludedinyouroriginal.

➤ Afteraninterview,whetheronthephoneorinperson,ALWAYSsendathankyounote.

Manystudentshavepreferredtosendhand-writtennotes,whileothersarguethatanemailwillsuffice.Ifyouchoosetosendanemail,makesureitistimely–within2daysofyourinterview.Also,besureitconveysthemessageyouwanttosend–GRATITUDE.

Here’sanexampleofbadvs.goodemailcommunication: THE BAD THE GOOD

Followingthesesimpleruleswillmakeyouremailcommunicationeffectiveandprofessional.REMEMBER–EMAILISAREPRESENTATIONOFYOU.Itshouldreflectyourprofessionalismandshouldserveasanindicationofyourfutureasanintern.

Hey! I’m interested in interning for you’re company. I will be attending the Ithaca College LA Prorgam. Attached is my reseme and cover letter. I’d like to hear back from you. Thanks!

- Jimmy

Dear Mr. Smith: I am currently a student majoring in Cinema and Photography at Ithaca College. I will be attending the Ithaca College Los Angeles program for the upcoming semester. Attached, please find my resume and cover letter. I can be reached via email (at this address) or by phone at 555-1234. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, James Pendleton

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REGISTRATIONINSTRUCTIONSFORSUMMER2018ICLASTUDENTSSummer2018ICLAstudentsshouldregisterfortheircoursesonHOMERbyFRIDAY,MAY4,2018.Note:Oursummersessionisdifferentfromthehomecampusscheduleintermsofthestartandenddatessoitisimportantyouregisterassoonaspossible.INTERNSHIPSYOUAREREQUIREDTOREGISTERFORANINTERNSHIPFOR3,4or5CREDITS.Choosetheinternshipcourse#foryourmajorfromthelistbelow.Whenregistering,clickonthedropdownmenuandchoose3,4or5credits.MAJOR COURSETITLE/NUMBER CRN# #ofcreditsCINEMA&PHOTO CNPH49000-61 10232 3,4,or5EMERGINGMEDIA TVR49000-61 10326 3,4,or5JOURNALISM JOUR49000-61 10233 3,4,or5STRATEGICCOMM STCM49000-61 10234 3,4,or5TELEVISION&RADIO TVR49000-61 10236 3,4,or5WRITINGFORFILM,TV&EMERGINGMEDIA

CNPH49000-61

10232 3,4,or5

ADDITIONALCOURSES(OPTIONAL)Youhavetheoptionofregisteringforoneorbothofthefollowingcourses.(Courseofferingswillbefinalizedbasedonenrollment.)COURSE#/TITLE/#ofCREDITS/CRN# DAY/TIME/INSTRUCTORCNPH30000-61FictionFilmTheory*(3credits)CRN#10231*WritingIntensive

Fridays,10am–1:30pmInstructor:StephenTropiano

MASS33300-61WritingtheFeatureFilm(4credits)CRN#10235

Tuesdays,2:30pm-5:45pmInstructor:StevenGinsberg

IMPORTANT:Ifyouneedclearanceorpermissionofaninstructortoregisterforacourse,contactDr.StephenTropiano,programdirector.E-mailhimat:iclaprogram.summer2018@gmail.com.WhenyoucorrespondwithDr.Tropiano,pleaseincludeyourfullname,yourID#,andifyouneedclearanceforacourse,theCRN#ofthecourse.DoNOTgotoyouradvisor,theDean’sOffice,orfilloutanonlineOverrideForm.

SUMMER2018ITHACACOLLEGELOSANGELESPROGRAMPARTICIPANTSThefollowingstudentswereadmittedtotheSummer2018Program

Albis,Brittany Chatfield,Daniel Hultgren,Bryan Rogalsky,BrettAndre,Marcos Detwiler,Andrew Larcheveque,Mari Videto,MelanieAviles-Kaplan,Max Dianni,Jackson Levine,Brett Wallace,MelodyBaumgartner,Celine Flynn,John Lipper,Samantha Breisinger,Hannah Gardner,Anna McNeeley,Patrick Ceurvels,Scott Garrett,Joe Noblesala,Emma

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Each Oakwood Signature Apartment® comes fully-furnished and accessorized with your comfort and convenience in mind. All utilities including water, gas, electricity, Internet, cable and phone are turned on and ready prior to your arrival. In addition to quality and contemporary furniture, each apartment is outfitted with:

BEDROOM

Mattress Pad (Super Topper) Duvet Cover & BlanketPillows (2 Standard & 2 King)Sheets (2 Sets)TVTelephone (Master Bedroom Only)Clock RadioClothes Hangers

BATHROOM

Towels (3 Bath, Hand & Wash Cloths) Bath Mat and RugShower CurtainHair DryerWaste Basket

KITCHEN

Dishes- Plates, Bowls, Glasses & Mugs (Set of 4 Each)Cutlery- Forks, Knives & Spoons (Set of 4 Each)Wine Glasses (Set of 4)Stainless Steel Pan Set (7 Piece)Non-Stick Fry PanCoffee MakerToasterCooking & Serving UtensilsBaking Dishes, Mixing Bowls, Measuring Utensils & Cookie SheetPlastic Storage ContainersPlace Mats & NapkinsDish Towel & Pot HoldersCan Opener, Corkscrew, Colander & Grater/Slicer/Shredder

* Welcome Courtesy Package provided once upon arrival. Replenishing is the responsibility of the guest(s). © 2012 Oakwood Worldwide

ACCESSORIES

Iron & Ironing BoardVacuumBroom w/Dust PanMop & Bucket PlungerToilet Bowl BrushLaundry BasketDecorative Items & Artwork

ELECTRONICS

Living Room TVBedroom TVSecond Bedroom TV Cordless Phone/Answering MachineDVD Player Microwave

WELCOME COURTESY PACKAGE*

Condiment Pack (Sugar, Sweetener, Creamer, Napkins & Stir Sticks) Coffee & Tea PackPaper Towel RollToilet Paper Roll (1 per Bathroom)Facial Tissue Box (1 per Bathroom)Dishwashing Liquid & DetergentLaundry DetergentSponge/ScrubberTrash Can Liners (2)Toiletries (Shampoo, Conditioner, Bath Soap & Face Soap) Water Bottle (2)Vacuum Cleaner BagLight Bulbs (2)

Signature Apartment

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Toluca Hills Apartments

ITHACACOLLEGELOSANGELESPROGRAMINTERNSHIPSEARCHLOG–SUMMER2018

ThisformwillhelpyourLosAngelesadvisorassesstheprogressofyourinternshipsearchandprovidetimelyinput.Besuretokeepacopyforyourself.Pleasesubmitthisformtoithacaprogram.summer2018@gmail.combyFriday,April27th.YourName: YourMajor: E-mail: PhoneNumber: • Pleaseattachacleancopyofyourcurrentresumeandonesamplecoverletterthatyouhavesentout

solicitinganinternshipopportunity.• Pleaselistthecompanieswhereyouhavesubmittedyourresumeandcoverletter.Ifmorethanfifteen,please

attachadditionalsheets.Pleaseindicatethenameofthecompany;contactperson,datelettersent;responsereceived.

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