Summer 2026 Course Schedule
10-Week Accelerated Semester
The Summer Semester in Los Angeles is an extraordinary, fast-paced experience—a ten-week immersion into the heartbeat of the entertainment industry. Condensed, focused, and transformational, this session invites students to live and work in one of the world’s most dynamic creative cities during its busiest season.
Summer at SiLA is different. The city hums with production, festivals, premieres, and new releases. Studios, agencies, and production companies are alive with activity—and many rely more heavily on interns than at any other time of year. That means greater opportunity, more responsibility, and a chance to truly test your readiness to work in the industry. Some internships are exclusive to summer, offering access to experiences unavailable during the academic year.
The ten weeks move quickly and demand your full attention, but they’re also unforgettable. You’ll gain professional momentum while forming deep connections with peers, mentors, and industry leaders. The smaller cohort allows for tailored experiences, including specialized field trips, company visits, and events aligned with your interests and goals.
This isn’t just a semester—it’s a launchpad. Summer in LA is where the intensity of the industry meets the focus of your ambition.
Required Courses (6 Credits)
COLL 232 – LA Internship (3 Credits)
This course anchors your summer experience. You’ll gain direct industry exposure by working at a Los Angeles company in your chosen field, applying what you’ve learned in the classroom to real-world professional settings. The academic component helps you contextualize your experience, exploring how organizations operate and succeed in the creative economy. Assignments include self-reflection, professional documentation, and a “Day in the Life” project showcasing your growth.
MEDI 335 – Los Angeles Career Development (3 Credits)
This course complements your internship, helping you make sense of what you’re learning on the job and turn it into long-term strategy. You’ll refine your networking approach, clarify your career goals, and develop tools for positioning yourself in the industry. Focused on personal branding, career mapping, and professional resilience, this class ensures that when your ten weeks end, you’ll leave Los Angeles with clarity, confidence, and momentum.
In short: SiLA’s Summer Semester is intense by design—immersive, challenging, and incredibly rewarding. In just ten weeks, you’ll gain the kind of insight and experience that takes others years to find. It’s a season of discovery, growth, and transformation… and the perfect moment to step into the rhythm of Hollywood itself.