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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Entertainment
Courses
FILM TV 702.5
TV Development Now: Turning Industry Disruption into Opportunity
In today’s shifting entertainment landscape, there's real opportunity for independent creators. This one - day class offers a practical look at how to develop and pitch a TV series now - from crafting a compelling concept and pitch bible to navigating trends and building your brand. Taught by an industry insider actively pitching in today’s market.
FILM TV X 476.242
Understanding Genre: How to Develop a Hollywood Classic
Focus on story components that make for a good movie. Identify the various film genres and how style, form, content, mood, camera work, lighting, and pacing work together to deliver a satisfying cinematic experience.
FILM TV X 478.27B
Visualization and Exposure
Advance your skills as a cinematographer with this hands-on course. Learn pre and on-set visualization with a particular emphasis on digital exposure, composition and framing. Weekly exercises and workshops will help to enhance your skills.
THEATER X 422.12
Voice and Movement for the Screen Actor
This holistic approach to movement, voice, and speech aims at liberating and enhancing the performer's natural capacity for moving, sounding, and speaking as applied to performance on camera.
MUSC X 483.12
Writing and Scoring for Strings
This comprehensive workshop in writing music for the string family takes a thorough look at the contemporary and historical use of the strings in both film and concert music composition.