BCA Entertainment Practicum

 

BCA Entertainment Practicum

The BCA Entertainment Practicum is a groundbreaking, immersive academic program that explores the global impact of the entertainment business. First, all students complete an internship in Los Angeles, exposing them to a hands-on industry environment. Then, students travel to London with a thriving film and television production sector. During the trip, students meet with producers and executives from top studios and talent agencies. The experience features opportunities for mentorship, cultural immersion, and instruction both in the classroom and out in the field. The practicum enables exploration of business practices and career paths in entertainment that exist at the global level, encouraging students to expand their horizons beyond the Hollywood studio system.

 

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Course Goals

Networking

Obtain an internship in the entertainment industry and parlay the experience into networking opportunities, with colleagues, cohort peers, and faculty.

Immersion

Learn hands-on from international leaders how entertainment functions abroad, including how productions are made outside the United States.

Leadership

Illuminate and encourage students to take initiative and embrace international approach to leadership in the entertainment industry

 

Student Testimonials

 

2025 BCA group at Pinewood Studios

"I enjoyed the Pinewood studio visit the most. The speakers were highly insightful and the tour of the studios was extremely interesting. I also loved the Netflix conversation."

 

 

2025 BCA group in front of Buckingham Palace

"I loved the Pinewood Studios visit because of the variety of perspectives we got and the actual on-set look. It was very inspiring to also hear from a BCA alum in a position many of us want to be in."

 

 

2025 BCA Group outside of Pinewood Studios

"I really enjoyed the day that we went to Netflix and Pinewood. Those two days were very exciting and it really felt like something that was exclusive to BCA."