Los Angeles Starstruck

Overview

Roll out the red carpet and step into the lights, behind the cameras and into the action of . Take a guided tour of USC School of Cinematic Arts, presenting state-of-the-art facilities that create opportunities to practice film, television and other media arts. Learn the basics of cinematography, editing and sound in an Introduction to Film Lecture. Get a chance to see the Oscar statuette and images captured from awards ceremonies as well as the stage of the finalists at Dolby Theatre. Experience the Warner Bros. Studio on a tour, try out an interactive soundstage, visit backlot sets and see spotlights such as the Batmobile Collection or play Quidditch in front of a green screen.

Explore where the stars have risen among the dazzling sights of Los Angeles. Visit the sites of popular films, including La La Land, Ghostbusters and Transformers. Go up to Griffith Observatory to stare through a telescope and see what stars align. Walk around the diverse art communities of Los Angeles to discover local history, techniques and see artwork. Try out acting in an interactive workshop in Los Angeles, where students learn the basics of dramatic arts and build confidence. Watch the professionals at work, while at a live theater performance in North Hollywood. Stroll along the endless beaches and boulevards of Venice and Santa Monica, before the journey home. Daily Itinerary (5 Days)

DAY 1 TRAVEL TO LOS ANGELES – THE ORIGINAL After traveling to Los Angeles, take a motorcoach on a guided Los Angeles sightseeing tour to the , Walk of Fame, Sunset Boulevard and Rodeo Drive. End the tour at The Grove for dinner, in the historical Farmers Market. • Travel to Los Angeles • Guided Los Angeles sightseeing • Dinner at The Grove in the Farmers Market

DAY 2 LOS ANGELES – LIGHTS Tour the USC School of Cinematic Arts with a student or university staff. Learn more about the entertainment industry in an Introduction to Film Lecture. Get a glimpse behind-the-scenes at Dolby Theatre, where glamorous performers have entertained and awards events have taken place. Explore Hollywood on a scavenger hunt. • USC School of Cinematic Arts • Introduction to Film Lecture • Dolby Theatre behind-the-scenes tour • Olvera Street Scavenger Hunt

DAY 3 LOS ANGELES – CAMERA See behind the camera on a Warner Bros. Studio Tour. Journey Through Time in Film on a narrated walking tour to popular Hollywood filming landmarks. Have dinner in Hollywood. Stay starstruck on a visit to Griffith Observatory to observe the night sky by telescope, exhibits and live shows in the as well as an amazing overlook of the city. • Warner Bros. Studio Tour • Journey Through Time in Film Tour • Dinner in Hollywood • Griffith Observatory

DAY 4 LOS ANGELES – ACTION Start the day exploring on an arts tour. Take in more of the sights, stopping by Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive. Practice performing in an acting workshop. See a theater performance in North Hollywood. • Arts tour in Downtown Los Angeles • See Rodeo Drive and Beverly Hills • Acting workshop • North Hollywood theater performance

DAY 5 LOS ANGELES, SANTA MONICA TO HOME – TAKEOFF Today is for fun in the sun, with free time to enjoy the beaches of Venice and Santa Monica, wander Venice Boulevard and explore Santa Monica Pier. Depart for home full of beautiful memories. • Free time in Venice and Santa Monica • Depart Los Angeles for home

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