The CSU prepares students to serve the artistic, business, social, and cultural needs
of entertainment industries. The Entertainment Industry Initiative sets—and strives to achieve—curricular and technological goals driven by evolving industry standards. The Initiative benefits thousands of media students by offering top-notch programs and faculty, state-of-the-art equipment, and internships with renowned companies. The Initiative has four major components:
Visiting Fellows Program - Industry professionals lead workshops and seminars, offering students the opportunity to learn firsthand from prominent leaders in entertainment.
Equipment Acquisition - The CSU leverages the buying power of the 22 campus entertainment programs to equip students and faculty with the most current hardware and software that the industry requires.
Internship Program - Students can take advantage of meaningful year-round internships that provide the relevant and practical training needed for entertainment industry careers. More than 400 students have taken advantage of these internships each year, with housing assistance provided to those outside of the Los Angeles and San Francisco areas.
Advisory Board - The CSU has partnered with highly knowledgeable and talented entertainment leaders who enhance the CSU's media education programs by providing insight into industry trends and needs related to career preparation.
The Media Internship Program run by the Entertainment Industry Initiative has placed CSU students in over 380 internships across the state since July 2011. The program caters to all qualified students in the CSU system who are interested in starting their careers in the media/entertainment industry. The two regional centers of the program are based at CalState LA and San Francisco State. The internships are available throughout the year. For more information go to internship homepage.
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The following students won awards in various categories at the 2011 CSU Media Arts Festival. Held at CSU Fullerton this year, the festival attracted some of the best talents across the CSU system.
ROSEBUD AWARD WINNERS Winners received a Rosebud Award and a check for $500.
Best in Show Savzilla J. Vera San Francisco State University
