Entertainment
Entertainment
Study in the entertainment capital of the world.
Direct a movie. Score a film. Learn how to make it in Hollywood.
UCLA Extension's Entertainment Studies programs are recognized worldwide.
Our students, faculty, and alumni have won Oscars, Emmys, and Grammys. Our instructors are professionals in the entertainment industry. They will guide you, help you hone your skills, give you up to the minute advice, and open doors to industry connections.
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Our students reach for the stars. (And sometimes become them.)
Courses are designed for people who want a real-world, hands-on education. Benefit from extensive networking and internship opportunities you won't find anywhere else.
Entertainment
Courses
MUSC X 403.52
Harmony I: Crash Course in Composing for Tonal Music
Introduce yourself to the power and nuance of harmony, study its use in classical symphonies, gain a foundational understanding of harmony, and create your own compositions emulating the harmonic lessons learned.
MUSC X 403.53
Harmony II: Techniques for Composing Contemporary Music
Deepen your understanding of harmony with an exploration of contemporary music starting with the French Impressionists of the 19th century and ending with current composers. In this course, you will create your own compositions informed by the lessons learned from great composers.
THEATER X 407.78
Improvisation Techniques for the Actor: A Course in Spontaneity
Gain experiential understanding of improvisational acting and develop a strong improvisational perspective essential to scripted work through theater games and improvising scenes.
FILM TV X 499.5
Independent Study in Entertainment Studies
This independent study option offers students the opportunity to work on their own film projects with the mentorship of a UCLA Extension instructor. This program is available upon discussion with an Entertainment Studies student advisor .
MUSC 703.51
Inside the Studio: AI and the Latest in Logic Pro 11 & Pro Tools 2025
Stay ahead of the curve with the latest in Logic Pro 11 & Pro Tools 2025; explore new AI-driven tools while mastering the DAW skills every modern music producer needs to know.
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