UTLA Program Overview
Launch your entertainment career in Los Angeles
Gain the skills, confidence and contacts needed to make it in the film, television, music, animation, video game and media industries. UTLA prepares you for Hollywood, where and what the jobs are, who to call and how to present yourself. Translate theory into reality and launch your career with real-world support along the way.
The Entertainment Industry
It’s about who you know… and who knows you. At UTLA, you’ll build genuine and lasting connections in LA who can help you strategize your post-grad career plan. Be at the forefront of cutting-edge media and technology innovation. Play a part in the future of the entertainment industry.
Living in Los Angeles
Live like a local and find your place in sunny southern California. Explore iconic studios, film and tv locations and theaters, beautiful beaches and hikes, museums, live music, restaurants, comedy shows and more.
Internship Overview
The core of your UTLA experience is a hands-on internship in the entertainment industry. By interning with established companies, you’ll gain new skills, meaningful industry contacts and an insider’s perspective. The entertainment industry is notoriously hard to break into, but UTLA sets you up for success by helping you get your foot in the door.
Courses Overview
Enroll in UT Austin classes taught in LA with coursework designed to enhance your internship experience and foster an understanding of the dynamic entertainment industry. All classes are taught by professionals who have established careers in Hollywood.
Experience UTLA
The UTLA program is more than industry-focused classes and internships. With a 20+ year track record in LA, we’ve built connections to get you into the room where it happens so you can picture yourself in a wide variety of career paths and meet industry leaders.
UTLA takes students on exclusive industry site visits, to live tapings and studio tours, and hosts panel discussions and Q&As with working professionals. This access helps build confidence and establishes students as industry insiders. Our UTLA alumni say that participating in the program gave them a two-to-three-year head start on establishing their career in LA.