The program is open for enrollment in any quarter for both domestic and international students (F-1 student visa).
Required Courses
FILM TV X 404
FILM TV X 404A
FILM TV X 476.244
MGMT X 403.34
certificate
Producing
Learn the ins and outs of producing short films and features from Hollywood professionals.
This program is perfect for...
- Individuals pursuing a career in producing
- Filmmakers
- Entertainment professionals looking to transition into producing
- Individuals exploring filmmaking careers
What you can learn.
- Discuss the role of story
- Learn the creative producing process
- Explore physical production roles and responsibilities
- Study the fundamentals of financing, marketing and distribution
Gain real-world insights into planning, creating and packaging films.
Taught by Hollywood professionals, the UCLA Extension Producing Certificate program gives students essential skills and knowledge needed for both creative and physical producing.
The curriculum emphasizes the role of story as well as principles of financing, marketing and distribution.
Students also benefit from extensive networking opportunities with both industry expert instructors and peers from around the world.
Format: Online and In-Person
Duration: 1 year (full-time pace) to 3 years
Unit Requirement: 48
GPA Requirement: minimum 3.0 for certificate completion
Expect more from your education.
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I think it’s just so daunting starting a short film. The Producing Certificate really helped me get a grasp of how I should plan my shoot, who I should reach out to, what I need help with, how I could cut corners budget-wise.
Nicole N. Nequinto
Producing Certificate Student
Courses
Click below to view the required and elective courses, if applicable, for this program.
Required Courses
Marketing
Select 1 marketing course from the list below.
Producing
Select 1 producing course from the list below.
Elective Courses
Complete 4 electives (16 units) from courses numbered X 400-499 in Producing, Directing, Film and TV Development, or Business and Management of Entertainment. Below is a list of suggested electives.
Suggested Electives
Estimated Cost Breakdown
All courses in this program are paid for individually, unless otherwise noted. An application form is required to establish candidacy in this program. From the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application and pay the application fee if applicable.
**Federal Financial Aid Gainful Employment Disclosures
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An internship in film and television can provide you with practical experience in a variety of job functions. Certificate students must complete a minimum of 12 units of program curriculum (3 courses) before completing the application for approval to enroll in an internship.
This certificate is approved for international students (F-1 student visa).
Students participating in courses offered solely by UCLA Extension must meet the English Language Requirements outlined below. Any international student interested in taking classes on UCLA’s main campus must adhere to the English Requirements outlined for UCLA courses.
Acceptable tests and minimum scores
Scores that are equal to or higher than the listed minimum scores from the following tests, taken within the past two years, can satisfy the English proficiency requirement.
- TOEFL: 80 (iBT)
- IELTS: 6.5
- iTEP: 4.5
- CAE: B (CEFR C1)
- CPE: C (CEFR C2)
- TOEIC: 685
- DUOLINGO (DET): 105
While no other type of test score is accepted in general, students who are affected by test center closures may request an exception to submit an alternate test score.
International Baccalaureates (IB) students or students currently enrolled in an academic institution where the primary language of instruction is English may submit an official academic transcript or verification of enrollment from their school as proof of English proficiency.
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