The Business of Entertainment

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This introductory course examines the changing business issues associated with the entertainment industry through lectures, discussions with industry guests, and case studies.

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Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
In-Person
Remote
Online
Starting at $785.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Understand the cutting-edge distribution and media consumption platforms that dominate entertainment today
  • Assess the remarkable array of opportunities available in this new age of entertainment
  • Learn the new business and operation models that keep companies profitable in this rapidly changing media landscape
  • Learn firsthand from industry guests how they have adapted and succeeded to these changing trends

About this course:

With the entertainment industry converging into a worldwide mass media, both business and operation models continue to rapidly evolve. This introductory course for producers, directors, writers, development personnel, and aspiring media executives examines the changing business issues associated with the entertainment industry. Through lectures, discussions with industry guests, and case studies, instruction focuses on current business and production issues and introduces new business models to navigate content onto new distribution platforms. Some history is highlighted to provide a context for current practices and potential. The course also features opportunities to meet senior entertainment industry executives in various sectors. Topics include financing, contracts, intellectual property issues, licensing, worldwide theatrical marketing and distribution, worldwide home entertainment marketing and distribution, worldwide television production and distribution, multi-channel network distribution and opportunities, the impact of piracy, and leveraging new distribution platforms. By the end of the course, students should have an understanding of the opportunities available in the business of entertainment.

Fall 2023 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Tuesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Tim O'Hair
393838
Fee:
$785.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
ENROLL BY: Sep 26, 2023
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Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 09, 2023
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
The Movie Business Book
The Business of Film: A Practical Introduction by Paula Landry and Stephen R. Greenwald
The Business of Television by Ken Basin
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Sep 26, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Oct 3, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Oct 10, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Oct 17, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Oct 24, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Oct 31, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Nov 7, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Nov 14, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Nov 21, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Nov 28, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Dec 5, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Wait List
See Details
Instructor: Vernon Mortensen
393839
Fee:
$785.00
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Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after September 29, 2023
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Randy Greenberg
393835
Fee:
$785.00
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Location: UCLA
ENROLL BY: Sep 28, 2023
See Details
Notes

No meeting November 23, 2023. Make up meeting to be arranged. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 11, 2023
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
The Biz (Expanded and Updated) by Schuyler M. Moore
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Sep 28, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 1425
Lecture
Thu Oct 5, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 1425
Lecture
Thu Oct 12, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 1425
Lecture
Thu Oct 19, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 1425
Lecture
Thu Oct 26, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 1425
Lecture
Thu Nov 2, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 1425
Lecture
Thu Nov 9, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 1425
Lecture
Thu Nov 16, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 1425
Discussion
Thu Dec 7, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 1425
Discussion
Thu Dec 14, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 1425

Winter 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 06, 2023 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Jim Milio
394789
Fee:
$785.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Internet access required. No required textbooks. 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 23, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Jan 10, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jan 17, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jan 24, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jan 31, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Feb 7, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Feb 14, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Feb 21, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Feb 28, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Mar 6, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Mar 13, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Mar 20, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens November 06, 2023 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Vernon Mortensen
394786
Fee:
$785.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes

Internet access required. 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 12, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 06, 2023 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Tim O'Hair
394787
Fee:
$785.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 24, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Thu Jan 11, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Thu Jan 18, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Thu Jan 25, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Thu Feb 1, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Thu Feb 8, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Thu Feb 15, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Thu Feb 22, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Thu Feb 29, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Thu Mar 7, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Thu Mar 14, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Thu Mar 21, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center

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