Media Studies & Performing Arts trip to Los Angeles

About this trip

A school trip to the “City of Angels” offers students a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world and the universally recognised heart of the entertainment and film industry. Walk in the steps of the stars on Hollywood Boulevard, view the Hollywood Sign from the Griffith Observatory and relax at the iconic Venice Beach.

Sample Itinerary

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Travel

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4 hours city tour
Sony Studio tour
Evening bowling

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Full day at Disneyland

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Full day at Universal studios

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Santa Monica/Venice Beach
Shopping
Airport transfer
Fly to UK

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Excursion Ideas

Sony Studio Tour Find out more

Sony Studio Tour

What you’ll experience: See behind the scenes at this historic studio founded in 1912, home to famed musicals such as The Wizard of OZ and Singin’ in the Rain. The long-running game shows “Wheel of Fortune” and “Jeopardy” are also filmed here.

Select Says: Learn how some of the most famous films were produced.

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Disneyland

What you’ll experience: Discover the magic at Walt Disney’s original theme park where classic Disney stories are brought to life. Travel the thrilling Thunder Mountain Railroad, fly the Star Wars’ Millennium Falcon on an interactive mission, or hurtle through the cosmos on Space Mountain.

Select Says: Have a fun-filled day at the “Happiest Place on Earth”.

Santa Monica/Venice Beach Find out more

Santa Monica/Venice Beach

What you’ll experience: Take a break from the glitz of the film world in super-cool Santa Monica with its vibrant street-life, amazing ocean views and lively pier. Stroll along the boardwalk at Venice Beach and experience the energetic yet laid back feel in this iconic seaside spot.

Select Says: Santa Monica pier juts out almost a quarter of a mile into the Pacific.

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Warner Bros. Studio

What you’ll experience: Tour the backlot of one of the principle working studios in LA. Learn secrets of the movie-making process in the soundstage experience, enter the world of DC Super-Heroes and sit under the Sorting Hat on the set of Hogwarts.

Select Says: WB studios has 10 backlots covering an area of 110 acres!

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Griffith Observatory

What you’ll experience: The Griffith Observatory located on Mount Hollywood within Griffith Park offers outstanding views across LA city and its surrounds, including the city’s most famous sign – the Hollywood sign. It also houses one of the world’s best planetariums.

Select Says: Over 7 million people have gazed at the sky through the observatory’s 1935 Zeiss telescope.

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Paramount Studios

What you’ll experience: Paramount Studios in Los Angeles is one of Hollywood’s most famous film studios, where countless movies and TV shows have been created. Visiting gives students a behind-the-scenes look at how stories come to life on screen, connecting media studies and performing arts to the real world.

Accommodation Options

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Four Points Sheraton Westside

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What you’ll experience: This comfortable hotel is conveniently located in Culver City close to Santa Monica and within easy reach of central LA. Rooms: Facilities:

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