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
MGMT X 403.31
The Business of Entertainment
This introductory course examines the changing business issues associated with the entertainment industry through lectures, discussions with industry guests, and case studies.
MGMT X 467
The Business of Fandom
Fandom Studies examines fandom as a structural social, cultural, and economic force shaping 21st-century consumer behavior, identity formation, and community dynamics. Through a unique dual-track structure, students engage with both theoretical foundations and real-world applications simultaneously.
MUSC X 448.171
The Business of Film Music
Focusing on the vital business skills needed to build and maintain your career as a film and television composer, this course features comprehensive coverage of current business and financial practices in the industry.
FILM TV X 478.282
The Craft of the Cinematographer
Master the application of the principles and techniques of cinematography in this capstone course by executing short film assignments as well as through lectures, discussions, and hands-on workshops that test your creativity and adaptability.
FILM TV X 478.9
The Craft of the Director
This overview course gives the aspiring director a comprehensive practical understanding of the film director's craft—the language, grammar, and tools of the medium from the first script reading to post-production.
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