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Hollywood glitz and glamour on the California coast
Los Angles is the place to be for future film stars, aspiring editors and geographers alike. Trip itineraries are crafted around the passions and interests of each group of students, covering Geography, Film & Media and Performing Arts, Drama & Theatre Studies subjects. Valuable insight interspersed with wow-factor moments provide an experience that stands out from the crowd.
Immerse yourself in the heart of America’s film and media industry where you’ll find major film studios such as Paramount, Sony, Universal and Warner Bros. Uncover the reality of working within the film industry from an insider perspective. The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an absolute must for movie buffs, with over 2000 stars it might be harder than it seems to find the star of your favourite celebrity.
For geographers there’s a different side to Los Angles to discover as you trek through deserts and canyons, seeing waterfalls and giant sequoias too, a breadth of natural wonders to enhance field study learning.
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Film & Media Studies trips to Los Angeles
The home of Hollywood and the global film industry.
- Explore studios, backlots and screen history
- Study production, distribution and film industry systems
- Perfect for Film, Media and creative pathways
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“My top pick of things to do and see in Los Angeles”
There is so much to do and see in LA, so your spoiled for choice when creating your itinerary. What Los Angeles has to offer is wide-spread and diverse, from TV and film hotspots to the far-reaching deserts, it’s got it all.
9/11 Memorial and Museum
The 9/11 Memorial and Museum is the principal institution dedicated to telling the story of 9/11, the people who lost their lives and the psychological scars that remain. Multimedia displays, archives, narratives and artefacts tell intimate stories of loss, compassion, reckoning, and recovery
Brooklyn Museum of Art
The Brooklyn Museum of Art is one of America’s premier art institutions, with an active program of exhibitions.
Watch a Broadway Show
Make the most of your stay by rounding off the day with a Broadway show. The best value tickets are available for mid-week performances and can be combined with dinner in a nearby restaurant before the performance.
Ellis Island Immigration Museum
Quite literally the gateway for more than 12 million immigrants to the United States as the nation’s busiest immigrant inspection station.
Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty is New York’s most symbolic structure.
Empire State Building Observatory
New York’s famous Empire State building soars more than a quarter of a mile above the heart of Manhattan.
Top of the Rock Observation Deck
The newly renovated Observation Deck on the 70th floor of 30 Rockefeller Plaza, in the heart of midtown Manhattan at Rockefeller Center.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses more than three million works of art from all over the world across history.
Central Park
One of the great pleasures New Yorkers and tourists enjoy is getting away from it all in Central Park.
One World Trade Centre Observation Deck
The Freedom Tower is a 104 storey building that stands on the World Trade Center site in Manhattan – giving amazing views of the city.
Staten Island Ferry
The Circle Line to Staten Island offers impressive panoramas of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty. The ferry departs from Battery Park every thirty minutes.
9/11 Memorial and Museum
The 9/11 Memorial and Museum is the principal institution dedicated to telling the story of 9/11, the people who lost their lives and the psychological scars that remain. Multimedia displays, archives, narratives and artefacts tell intimate stories of loss, compassion, reckoning, and recovery. Two hour workshops are available based on the themes of memorialization, remembrance and repercussions.
Brooklyn Museum of Art
The Brooklyn Museum of Art is one of America’s premier art institutions, with an active program of exhibitions. The museum’s beautiful neo classical structure was designed by McKim, Mead & White in 1893. The museum is situated in a 560,000 square foot Beau Art building in central Brooklyn. The museum boasts a collection of 1.5 million artworks including several world-class collections. The Brooklyn Museum has one of the best collections of Egyptian Art in the world: their permanent collection includes Classical and Ancient Middle Eastern Art, Arts of Africa, the Pacific and the Americas.
The museum has a history of breaking convention. In 1923 it became the first such institution to have African objects displayed as art rather than artefacts. This collection has since grown becoming amongst the most important in the country. The museum’s collections range across all continents with America to the Islamic world being featured through a collection of ceramics, sculptures and paintings. The museum also has a fantastic collection of prints, drawings and photographs including large groups of work by Sargent, Homer and Eakins. The museum also holds a large collection of German Expressionist images such as Dürer, Rembrandt and Toulouse-Lautrec. One of the most important icons of the 1970s feminist art is also featured at the Brooklyn Museum of Art. The Dinner Party by Elizabeth A. Sackler is a massive ceremonial banquet with a total of 39 place settings, each commemorating an important woman from history. The Brooklyn Museum offers a great experience of cultural art and modern exhibitions for students to engross themselves in.
Watch a Broadway Show
Make the most of your stay by rounding off the day with a Broadway show. The best value tickets are available for mid-week performances and can be combined with dinner in a nearby restaurant before the performance.
Examples of current shows on offer are: Aladdin, Wicked, Chicago, Mean Girls, The Phantom of the Opera and Beetlejuice.
There are other shows/plays on offer not featured. All are subject to availability – so book early for your favourite show!
Ellis Island Immigration Museum
Quite literally the gateway for more than 12 million immigrants to the United States as the nation’s busiest immigrant inspection station. Now it stands as a museum dedicated to immigration where the Ellis Island Medal of Honor is awarded annually to pay homage to the immigrant experience.
Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty is New York’s most symbolic structure. The Auguste Bartholdi statue was given as a gift from the people of France and stands at 111 feet 6 inches from the toe to the crown. In the base of the statue there is an interesting museum devoted to the statue’s history.
Empire State Building Observatory
New York’s famous Empire State building soars more than a quarter of a mile above the heart of Manhattan. Located on the 86th floor, the observatory offers panoramic views from within a glass enclosed pavilion.
Top of the Rock Observation Deck
The newly renovated Observation Deck on the 70th floor of 30 Rockefeller Plaza, in the heart of midtown Manhattan at Rockefeller Center. The view itself is unique and astonishing, unobstructed for 360 degrees and stretching for miles in every direction.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses more than three million works of art from all over the world across history.
It is almost impossible to see everything in one day: the two million square feet too much for even the most organised visitor. Instead of wandering through all the galleries, visiting one of the themed exhibitions is a good plan.
Visit the MoMA between September 2024 and January 2025 and experience the Life Dances On: Robert Frank exhibition. Explore Robert’s artistic journey across mediums including photography, film and books, as well as his dialogues with other artists. An experience sure to spark your students imagination!
Central Park
One of the great pleasures New Yorkers and tourists enjoy is getting away from it all in Central Park. Stretching 51 blocks between 59th and 110th streets, this 843-acre area, green rectangle has served its city well since 1859. From famous statues to castles, there is so much to see within this pastoral landmark.
One World Trade Centre Observation Deck
The Freedom Tower is a 104 storey building that stands on the World Trade Center site in Manhattan – giving amazing views of the city. Interactive exhibitions reveals the transformation of New York City from unsettled lands to today’s remarkable forest of skyscrapers. Ascend the 102 floors to the observation deck in under 60 seconds in one of five sky pod elevators!
Staten Island Ferry
The Circle Line to Staten Island offers impressive panoramas of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty. The ferry departs from Battery Park every thirty minutes.
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Los Angeles offers students a front-row view of creativity, innovation and global influence. It’s a city where ideas become industries — from film and media to technology, fashion and science. Learning feels immediate and inspiring as students see how stories are told, cities grow, and culture is created and shared with the world. For many, LA is where ambition feels tangible and futures start to feel possible.
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