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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.

 

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Courses

FILM TV X 476.245

Mixed-Media Storytelling: Adapting Narrative Across Film, Audio & Digital Platforms

This course examines the craft of storytelling across contemporary media platforms, including feature film, broadcast and streaming television series, documentary, audio storytelling (podcast and scripted audio), vertical short-form digital content, and branded narrative. Students begin with a single original story idea and develop it across multiple formats, exploring how core narrative elements like character, motivation, conflict, escalation, and transformation, remain constant while structure, pacing, audience engagement, production scale, and distribution strategy shift depending on medium.
FILM TV X 479.088

Movie Magic Budgeting

Delve into the industry standard producing software Movie Magic and explore how to effectively create real production budgets, schedules, and other organizational procedures necessary for physical production
MUSC X 499

Music Industry Internship

Gain firsthand experience in the music industry through an internship in your chosen field. Only candidates in certificate programs are eligible for internship credit.

MUSC X 449.2

Music Licensing: Turning Talent into Dollars

Learn how to turn talent and popularity into revenue through different kinds of licensing rights, how licensing applies to the music industry, negotiating strategies, and more.
MUSC X 448.81

Music Publishing: A Creative and Business Perspective

Learn the basics of music publishing through a multi-platform course that covers everything from effective songs, marketing, copyright and protecting your money, and pitching your music to the entertainment industry at large.