Entertainment
Entertainment
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.
Courses
Entrepreneurship in the Modern Music Industry: Build Your Brand, Monetize Your Art
Explore how artists generate income, how revenue models have evolved, how to think like a music entrepreneur. This one-day class taught by a seasoned A&R consultant, will help participants develop a roadmap with actionable steps towards strengthening and monetizing their brand.
Inside the Studio: AI and the Latest in Logic Pro 11 & Pro Tools 2025
Actors Weekly Workout - DTLA
Join us for the very first class in UCLA Extension’s new Downtown LA innovation hub! Actors Weekly Workout - DTLA is open to all levels and offers a refreshing midday chance to stretch your craft with warm-ups, acting exercises, and scene work—perfect for your lunch break.
From Buzz to Binge: How Creative Teams Build Assets that Drive Demand
How do the best creative minds craft trailers and spots that don’t just promote - but captivate? Executives from Fox Sports, Tubi Media Group, Fox Entertainment, and The TDC Agency reveal the secrets behind some of the most talked-about and successful campaigns in entertainment and sports. The panel discussion will be followed by a networking reception.
Street Smart: Succeeding in a Man's World - A conversation with Dina LaPolt
Dina LaPolt, a powerhouse music attorney and fierce activist for artists' rights shares wisdom from her new book Street Smart: Succeeding in a Man’s World. In this no-nonsense guide to thriving in any competitive industry, Dina discusses challenges overcome on her journey to build a powerhouse law firm in the music and entertainment industry. A book, signing, and reception included with ticket.
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