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Utah, Park City: Elon@Sundance - Winter
Park City, Utah, United States;
 
Program Terms: Winter
Homepage: Click to visit
Restrictions: Elon applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Winter 2014 09/13/2013** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Winter, 2014 NOTE: This program is reviewing applications on a space-available basis.

Start dates and end dates listed reflect the date students are expected to meet at the departure airport and the date the students will meet back at the departure airport and reflect the best information available to the GEC. Please do not purchase flights based on these dates. Individual programs will provide additional information in the fall semester prior to the program.

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applications will be reviewed on a space-available basis and applicants will be notified of their application status in a timely fashion.
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Class Eligibility: 0-First Year and Above Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 3.0
Click here for a definition of this term Language Prerequisite: None Click here for a definition of this term Language(s) of Instruction: All courses in English
Click here for a definition of this term Course Prerequisite(s): COM 100, COM 220 Click here for a definition of this term Housing Options: Apartment
Click here for a definition of this term Program Type: Study USA - Winter Click here for a definition of this term Internship Option: No
Click here for a definition of this term Volunteer/Service Opportunities: No Click here for a definition of this term Max Credits To Receive/Transfer: 04
Click here for a definition of this term Program Capacity: 12 Click here for a definition of this term Program Advisor/Manager: Phil Smith
Click here for a definition of this term Program Leader 1: J McMerty
Program Description:

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COM 272 US: Sundance ExperienceThis Communications’ course will explore the many facets of the role of the modern day film festival. Students will interact with professionals in promotions, distribution and independent filmmaking while immersing themselves in the aesthetics and culture of film. Students will spend one week at Elon, put on a small film screening, and then travel to Utah to attend a week of the Sundance Film Festival. They will research topics prior to attending the festival and complete journals and related assignments upon returning to campus.

Check out what past students have blogged about the course HERE !

Housing
Sundance Film Festival is located in Park City Utah.  Students will be housed within walking distance to the screening venues and steps away from the free bus system.  They will have access to a grocery store and two full kitchens. 
The Sunflower Lodge is a luxurious vacation property that is located in the heart of Park City Historical District. It is a short walk to ski at Park City Resort Center and the four chair lifts. Sunflower 2 is a townhouse that can easily sleep 15 guests. There are six bedrooms and four and one half baths.


Cost
The 2014 course will cost $3,200 per student.  This cost includes some group meals, transportation, housing, 10 movie tickets, one festival pass & industry panels.


Application
The online application includes a short essay.   Applicants will also submit (at a later date) a 60 second video demonstating why they are interested in attending the Sundance Film Festival.  
PreRequisite courses are COM 100 and COM 220.  
There are no scholarships available for elon@Sundance at this time.  
The program is open to all students from any major with a 3.0 GPA in good standing with the University.

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