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The Art of the Interview

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JOURN X 439

This course develops the research, interviewing, analysis, and writing skills necessary to generate the data, anecdotes, and character details necessary to tell compelling stories.

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Typically Available
Winter
Summer
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Online
In Person
Cost
Starting at $745.00

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What you can learn.

Explore the first four major interconnected skills of journalism: research, interviewing, analysis, and writing
Learn to integrate these skills to generate the data, anecdotes, and character details necessary to tell compelling stories

About This Course

Great journalism relies on four major, interconnected skills: research, interviewing, analysis and writing. This course helps students develop the first three, which integrate to generate the data, anecdotes and character details necessary to tell compelling stories about the people and issues that affect our world.

Summer 2026 Schedule

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Format
 
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Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
REG#
409010
Fee:
$745.00
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UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
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Notes

Access to a video recording device (iPhone, iPad, digital camera) is highly recommended, though not required.

Enrollment limited to 25 students. Visitors are permitted.

Internet access required. Materials required.

 

Deadline
No refunds after June 17, 2026
Course Requirements
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS STYLEBOOK : 2018 or later
(Optional) The Art of the Interview: Lessons from a Master of the Craft by Lawrence Grobel
Course Syllabus
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Wed Jun 24, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204C
Discussion
Wed Jul 1, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204C
Discussion
Wed Jul 8, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204C
Discussion
Wed Jul 15, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204C
Discussion
Wed Jul 22, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204C
Discussion
Wed Jul 29, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204C
Discussion
Wed Aug 5, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204C
Discussion
Wed Aug 12, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204C
Discussion
Wed Aug 19, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204C
Discussion
Wed Aug 26, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204C
Discussion
Wed Sep 2, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204C
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This section has no set meeting times.
REG#
409009
Fee:
$745.00
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Notes

Access to a video recording device (iPhone, iPad, digital camera) is highly recommended, though not required.

Enrollment limited to 25 students. Visitors are permitted.

Internet access required. Materials required.

Enrollment deadline: June 28, 2026.

Refund deadline: Jul. 5, 2026

Deadline
Refunds only available from April 27, 2026 to July 05, 2026
Course Requirements
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS STYLEBOOK : 2018 or later
(Optional) The Art of the Interview: Lessons from a Master of the Craft by Lawrence Grobel
Course Syllabus

This course applies toward the following programs

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Journalism

certificate

Journalism

certificate Develop the investigating, reporting, and audio-visual storytelling skills needed for a multifaceted career in modern journalism and related professions in communication.

Develop the investigating, reporting, and audio-visual storytelling skills needed for a multifaceted career in modern journalism and related professions in communication.

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