Eye on Hollywood, UC student interns with HBO, Disney

By Rebecca Schweitzer 

 Students in the University of Cincinnati are always finding new ways to gain experience in their fields.

Callie Tucker, a fourth-year student in UC's Digital Media Collaborative, has her sights set on Hollywood. At UC, Tucker has had the opportunity to intern at some of the world's most well-known media companies in order to make her dream a reality.

UC's Digital Media Collaborative is an interdisciplinary program that prepares students for careers in digital media, focusing on filmmaking, animation and game design.

Tucker, a Cincinnati native, graduate of Cincinnati Public Schools, and first-generation college student, knew early on that internships were an important step, and that studying in the digital media program would help her achieve her goal.

“The interdisciplinary program was a perfect match for the type of person that I am,” Tucker said. “The A&S curriculum wasn’t restricting, and I’ve been awarded scholarships during my time at UC.”

Her freshman year, Tucker interned on a film set. During her sophomore year, she completed internships for UC athletics and a local company. 

All the while, Tucker perfected her resume, practicing for interviews, talking with mentors, and deepening her industry knowledge to show that she cared about the field and was passionate about the work. 

Thanks to her internships, Tucker has built a solid foundation in the media industry and grasps a better understanding of the career she hopes to build.

“I have built a great foundation through these internships," Tucker said. “I’m confident when I enter the workforce in a few months I can succeed.”

Featured image at top: UC student Callie Tucker outside her internship at the Television Academy Foundation in Los Angeles.