Film and Television Studies

Star in a real-life adventure while studying film and drama in the theatres of New York and the glitter of Los Angeles. Along the way, we go behind the scenes at Universal Studios, visit sets at Warner Brothers and produce an original Blyth film!

While in New York, we will fill our days with a tour of NBC, take lessons in script writing and see a Broadway show. We will also have a chance to experience the 4th of July in the largest American city!

Then it’s off to Los Angeles, where we will explore the sights and sounds of Hollywood and discover the reasons this city is the epicentre of film production worldwide.

Travelling along the Pacific coast to San Francisco provides ample inspiration for future photographers, cinematographers, location scouts and writers!
Our trip will finish in San Francisco, where we will explore the history of film and enjoy trips to Chinatown and the notorious Alcatraz prison!

COURSES

Grade 11 English-Media (EMD3C)
Grade 12 Film Studies (ADV4M)
Grade 11 Photography (AWQ3M)
Grade 12 Photography (AWQ4M)
Grade 11 English (ENG3U)
Grade 12 English (ENG4U)

DATES (Subject to change)

July 2 to 26, 2012

ITINERARY

Approximately 4 days in New York, 15 days in Los Angeles, 5 days in San Francisco

What we do in New York:
Experience:
- A Broadway show
- A backstage NBC tour
- Central Park
- The MoMA
- Top of the Rock
- 4th of July celebrations

What we do in Los Angeles:
Explore:
- Beverly Hills by trolley
- Paramount Studios
- Warner Bros. sets
- Venice Beach & Santa Monica
- Backstage at Universal Studios

What we do in San Francisco:
Visit:
- Fisherman’s Wharf
- Chinatown & Japantown
- Alcatraz Prison
- Nob Hill
- The Golden Gate Bridge

FLIGHT INFORMATION

Monday July 2	Air Canada flight 712	Depart Toronto 12:15 pm	Arrive New York, La Guardia 1:42 pm

Wednesday July 25	Air Canada flight 756	Depart San Francisco 1:15 pm	Arrive Toronto 9:03 pm