American Film Studies at Universal Studios

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course will provide you with an overview of American film history, from its inception in the early twentieth century until the present day. You will learn about the technology and inventions that made moving pictures possible, all while watching examples from the great American directors from Chaplin and Griffith to Spielberg and Lucas. You will then continue your coursework with educational trips to Universal Studios and Disney Hollywood Studios in Orlando.

At Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure, you will experience attractions based on movies, TV shows and Hollywood icons. You’ll have the opportunity to take a peek behind the scenes of the world’s most technologically advanced theme park. The tour showcases general sciences and stories that went into designing and building the state-of-the-art theme park.

You will also learn about FX: how the arts and sciences are used to create some of the most spectacular special effects in motion picture history – and what it took to re-create those effects in some of Universal Studios’ most popular attractions.

At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you will get an immersive experience where you’re not merely watching the story, but actually living it. Through its exciting attractions, Broadway-caliber shows, and hands-on participation, the Studios will not only entertain but also educate about movies, production, animation, stunts and more.

The objectives of this course are for you to understand the origins and development of the American motion picture industry from its beginnings to the present, as well as gain exposure to, and greater appreciation of American films.

PRICE INCLUDES

Tuition fees.
3 x nights of Shared Room Accommodations at Comfort Suites Maingate East or similar. You will sleep in your own bed (can be a pull-out bed/sofa bed).
3 x continental breakfast.
Transportation to and from the theme parks.
All activities including park passes to Universal Studios and Hollywood Studios.
Registration fees.

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

Airfare to/from Orlando, FL.
Airport transportation to/from hotel (it’s a 10 minute ride, Uber is currently around $60. You may want to coordinate with other au pairs in order to share the ride).
Lunches and Dinners.

ASSIGNMENTS AND COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

In addition to the in-person meetings, this class will include pre-assignments and post-assignments as part of the 72-hour class.

You will be invited to join Google Classroom about a month before class starts, which is the platform we use for the course. Check your spam folder, as invitations to join Google Classroom sometimes end up there. Please make sure you register for the course with a valid email address, since this is where you will receive the invitation and later, your certificate. Your email has to be Google compatible, so it’s best to use gmail, outlook, hotmail or yahoo. If you do not receive a notification to join Google Classroom, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to contact us.

Pre-assignments will be posted on Google Classroom 3 weeks before class starts. Make sure you join Google Classroom early and complete the assignments BEFORE coming to class. It will take you approximately 18 hours to complete

Follow-up assignments will be posted on Google Classroom on the weekend of class, and also consist of 18 hours. You must complete them in order to receive your course completion certificate. Course completion certificates will be emailed to you, a few days after the class has officially ended. You will have 4 weeks to complete the assignments. If you need your certificate earlier, please indicate it during the registration process and upload proof. The earliest you can receive your certificate is ONE WEEK after in-person portion of class has concluded.

Schedule:

DAY 1: 10:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.
DAY 2: 8:00 A.M. – 10:00 P.M.
DAY 3: 9:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M.
DAY 4: 10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

ATTENDANCE

Attendance IS MANDATORY all days during the class in Orlando. If you are late or leave early, your will risk not receiving your certificate. Please note, that this is a long weekend intensive class and the days are long. Bring comfortable shoes, appropriate clothing, water & snacks. We expect you to come to class rested and ready to participate, learn and have fun!

** Detailed agenda, schedule and information will be shared on Google Classroom 2 weeks prior to class start date. All registered students will connect via WhatsApp, giving an opportunity to get to know each other before the trip and make plans to share a taxi from the airport.

$1,195 | 72 Hours | (equivalent to 6 credits)

Contact Information

Office of Continuing Education
161 Newkirk Street, Room E504
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 360-4224
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