COLUMBIA COLLEGE HOLLYWOOD

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1 COLUMBIA COLLEGE HOLLYWOOD

2 WHO WE ARE We inspire collaboration, communication, and personal growth. Columbia College Hollywood offers a unique education that fuses creative studies with liberal arts. FOR MORE THAN 60 YEARS we ve had one mission: to encourage and nurture the dreams of individuals with a passion for FILM, TELEVISION, NEW MEDIA, AND DIGITAL ARTS. As a Columbia College Hollywood student, you ll work in teams to produce professional-quality work. You ll forge friendships with our DIVERSE STUDENT BODY of other hardworking, motivated, and creative individuals. You ll build confidence, knowledge, and technical proficiency under the guidance of faculty who share your passion. You ll STUDY WHAT YOU LOVE while you learn to think, analyze, question, debate, collaborate, innovate, and experience the world in ways that will inform all aspects of your artistic, personal, and professional life.

3 DEGREE PROGRAMS Bachelor of Fine arts Cinema A multidisciplinary approach that provides hands-on experience with the equipment, technology, business processes, and collaborative workflow used in film, television, and new media development, production, post-production, and distribution. An AFA degree program is also available. Areas of Emphasis: Acting Cinematography Directing Editing/VFX New Media Producing Sound Writing Bachelor of Fine arts Graphic Design + Interactive Media Combines design and aesthetics studies with a practical, project-based curriculum that takes ideas from concept to production using the professional tools, technology, and collaborative workflow used to create visual content for both digital and print media. *Program starting in 2018 Areas of Emphasis: Graphic Design Interactive Media Digital Marketing Bachelor of Fine arts Visual Effects Provides an immersive, project-based experience with industry-standard technology, creative skills, and collaborative workflow used to create visual effects for film, animation, digital art, and videogames. *Program starting in 2018 Areas of Emphasis: Animation Compositing Modeling WHY LIBERAL ARTS? We believe liberal arts studies best enable the critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and effective communication skills that help you build a foundation for a sustainable creative future. We prepare you to be a resilient, agile, life-long learner and a curious and nimble contributor to the constantly evolving global content stream. ACCREDITATION Columbia College Hollywood is a private, nonprofit, baccalaureate degree-granting institution regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 985 Atlantic Avenue #100, Alameda CA WSCUC is an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.

4 Career Development 74% of our 2015 graduates began working in educationally related employment opportunities within a year of graduation. Our Career Development Center offers individualized assistance to students, graduates, and alumni to help them build sustainable careers in the entertainment industry. While you re a student and after you graduate, the Career Development Center provides resources, guidance, and training, including: Resume/cover letter development Job interview techniques Portfolio & website development Internship & job application assistance Production-related resources Interactive workshops & seminars Internships You can participate in school sponsored internships for course credit beginning in your junior year. Our students are currently interning for entertainment industry companies, including: Escape Artists Fox Funny or Die Films Happy Madison Films Hollywood Reporter Lionsgate Sony The Television Academy Alumni Our graduates work at major studios and production companies that include: CBS Dreamworks Studios NBC Universal Nickelodeon Paramount Pictures Universal Pictures Warner Brothers

5 48% California 46.4% Out-of-State 5.6% International Your Collaborative community Europe North America Asia Central America Australia Africa South America Clubs and Bootcamps You have opportunities to further your skills outside the classroom by joining interest-specific clubs, getting certified on gear in our boot camps, and submitting your work to our annual film festival. Some of our student clubs include: 12:1 Student-to-Teacher Ratio We re a close-knit creative community on a small campus in a big city. We take pride in giving our students individual attention from our faculty of industry professionals. Animation Cinematography Creative Writing Diversity Filmmakers Improv LGBTQ New Media

6 #1 Application Process Complete The Common Application or Columbia College Hollywood Application online at #2 Provide official high school transcripts showing a 2.5 GPA or higher and official college transcripts from all prior institutions. #3 Submit a 500 word essay #4 Submit two (2) letters of recommendation (not required for transfer applicants) #5 Complete an interview with your Admissions Counselor International students: In addition to the above requirements, submit TOEFL (80 minimum) or IELTS (6.5 minimum) scores. Transfer Students: There are no minimum credits to transfer to Columbia College Hollywood Optional: Submit standardized test scores: AP 1247 START DATES & Application deadlines Winter Quarter January 16, 2018 Deadline: December 1, 2017 Spring Quarter April 9, 2018 Deadline: March 2, 2018 Summer Quarter July 9, 2018 Deadline: May 4, 2018 FALL Quarter October 1, 2018 Early Decision Deadline: January 5, 2018 Priority Deadline: February 23, 2018 If you submit your application after the posted deadlines, you may be placed on a waiting list depending on program availability. Contact Us: Call us at to speak with an Admissions Counselor or us at Admissions@columbiacollege.edu to learn more about our Admissions process.

7 72% of our students are awarded financial aid to help pay for college in the form of grants, scholarships, and federal student loans. Financial Aid is available to students that qualify. Please visit to complete your FAFSA application. Our school code: Columbia College Hollywood offers several scholarship programs. Please visit our website for qualifications and submission instructions. Tuition We keep our tuition rates simple and fair. Whether you re an in-state, out-of-state, or international student, the rates are the same for everyone. Financial aid and Housing Housing You have the option of dorm or apartment style accommodations. Both locations offer shuttles to and from campus. More information on our housing options can be found on our website.

8 OPEN HOUSE Saturdays August 26, 2017 November 11, 2017 February 10, 2018 May 19, 2018 RSVP columbiacollege.edu/ admissions/visit-us Columbia college Hollywood Oxnard St. Los Angeles, CA Private Tours: cch_official