Immersive Industry Experiences
Ohio University students preparing for careers are not limited to just learning in the classroom; they also have the opportunity to interact one-on-one with industry leaders.
These opportunities occur on campus and off, and include off-campus programs coordinated in conjunction with the Office of Global Opportunities (OGO). OGO, which is well-known for its excellence in coordinating study abroad opportunities around the world for OHIO students, also manages a wide range of programs in the U.S.
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Semester-in-LAStudents take classes for credit, intern at LA-based media companies, network with hundreds of professionals, tour studios and attend productions, and produce a short film.
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SXSW ConferenceAttend the infamous music, film, and interactive conference.
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Masterclass series: Bonnaroo FestivalWork onsite and backstage both before and during the festival, learning the various systems and staff responsibilities that enable a large-scale entertainment event.
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Masterclass Series: Austin, TX with Jim EnoWork side-by-side with a notable music producer for one week, serving in an apprenticeship role as a team during recording and mixing session.
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Spain: Screenwriting and Documentary StorytellingEach student will select a short story by a Spanish author and learn how to write a screenplay for a short film adapted from their chosen story.
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Ireland: Screenwriting and Documentary StorytellingAttend the Galway Film Fleadh (festival) in Galway, meet Irish filmmakers who will screen and discuss their work, and visit Dublin and Belfast.
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Nelsonville Music FestivalStudents help run the Gladden House Stage at the annual Nelsonville Music Festival.
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Storytelling, Technology, & Digital Media in Theme ParksExamine media design, technology, and storytelling principles that are employed in the development of theme parks.
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Masterclass Series: NYC with Michael BrauerWork side-by-side with a notable music producer for an extended weekend, allowing them to serve in an apprenticeship role as a team during recording and mixing session.
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Japan: Animation and Culture in TokyoExplore technical and narrative developments of animation while immersed in Tokyo's rich culture.