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Remote Instruction courses feature live meetings with your instructor, industry guest speakers, and fellow students connecting in real time on Zoom. Benefits of Remote Instruction Regular interaction with a variety of FILM & TV MUSIC • courses with UCLA Extension’s ­notable guest speakers 81 Business & Management 88 Film Scoring Entertainment­ Studies: • Networking opportunities with filmmaking of Entertainment 90 Music Business Real-time instruction from professionals peers from Hollywood and around • the globe 82 Acting 91 Music Production actively working in the entertainment industry 84 Cinematography 84 Directing For More Information, Contact 85 Film & TV Development [email protected] | (310) 825-9064 86 Post-Production MGMT X 403.34 MGMT X 476.99 86 Producing Entertainment Financing: Marketing Entertainment: From First $ to Distribution of Profits Strategies for the Global Marketplace 4.0 units 4.0 units This course covers the financial aspects of each step of the Today, marketing entertainment is a global enterprise, and motion picture value chain (from development through profit motion pictures, television shows, streaming content, and participation) and considers the implications of financial video games are the assets that drive expanding ancillary choices. Designed to give you a general understanding of markets. How these properties are marketed determines how financial deals are structured, topics include how film their financial success and future. The instructor and a financing is secured, connecting the production budget to select number of the industry’s top marketing professionals For more information call (310) 825-9064. the financing, when a completion guarantor is required, and address myriad issues on how entertainment content, the various types of domestic and international distribution including feature films, gets marketed in today’s increas- arrangements. You also learn about third-party profit partici- ingly competitive market. Topics include creating brand- pation agreements and the practical aspects and proce- centric franchise-driven strategies; positioning an dures that underlie them; terms and definitions that impact entertainment property as a brand in popular culture; context for current practices and potential. The course also bottom line considerations, including contingent compensa- marketing and distribution strategies in a converging Film & TV features opportunities to meet senior entertainment indus- tion; distribution fees and expenses; the producer’s share of marketplace; secrets to creating compelling audio-visual, For more information call (310) 825-9064, email try executives in various sectors. Topics include financing, profit; distinctions between production, distribution, and social/digital, and print advertising; the power of social [email protected], or visit contracts, intellectual property issues, licensing, worldwide marketing costs; and how these costs may significantly media; the influence and use of research; and leveraging entertainment.uclaextension.edu. theatrical marketing and distribution, worldwide streaming impact recoupment and profits. international strategies and new media promotional and and television production/licensing/sales, worldwide home Reg# 379190 licensing strategies to create valuable partnerships and entertainment marketing and distribution, worldwide ancil- revenue streams. lary licensing and other evolving content licensing oppor- Fee: $699 Business & Management No refund after 2 Apr. Reg# 379216 tunities. By the end of the course, students should have an m of Entertainment understanding of the opportunities available in multiple Online Fee: $699 sectors of the business of entertainment. Mar. 29-June 13 c No refund after 12 Apr. Jeanette B. Milio, feature film and television producer and ❖ Remote Instruction MGMT X 403.31 Reg# 379189 financier who ran a media fund that invested in the produc- 11 mtgs The Business of Entertainment Fee: $699 tion, acquisition, and worldwide distribution of over 40 Tuesday, 6:30-9:30pm, Mar. 30-June 8 4.0 units No refund after 13 Apr. c television and theatrical projects for HBO, Showtime, ABC, Debbie Brunner, owner of 3 Dog Production with more than With the entertainment industry distribution platforms ❖ Remote Instruction USA Network, Disney, Lionsgate, Sony Pictures, Warner Bros. 20 years of marketing experience in creative and print. TV constantly becoming more efficient and evolving, both 11 mtgs and others. heavyweights Paramount, NBC-Universal, Warner Bros. and business and operation models are rapidly morphing. This Wednesday, 7-10pm, Mar. 31-June 9 c & Sony entrust Ms. Brunner to oversee the marketing introductory course for all producers, directors, writers, Randy Greenberg, executive producer of The MEG and development personnel, and aspiring media executives launches of their shows, including TMZ, Two and a Half Men, Cowboys & Aliens; founder of The Greenberg Group, a global Ellen, The Flash, and Jane the Virgin. examines the changing business issues associated with entertainment investment and content strategy consultancy. the entertainment industry and its distribution platforms. He was previously the SVP/head of international theatrical Through lectures, discussions and presentations with marketing and distribution for Universal Pictures. industry guests, and case studies, instruction focuses on current business and production issues and provides context to navigate content onto those platforms and how the project revenue flows from consumers to distributors/ studios/streamers/networks to financiers and finally to creators. Some recent history is highlighted to provide a 82 Entertainment Enroll at uclaextension.edu or call (800) 825-9971

MGMT X 403.33 Independent Film Financing Acting 4.0 units In today’s ever-changing market, filmmakers need to have a THEATER X 407.5 working understanding of a wide variety of financial models in Acting Techniques: The Fundamentals order to successfully fund the different phases of their enter- 4.0 units tainment projects. This course explores film finance methods, In this introduction to acting, learn fundamental perfor- discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each, and mance techniques and exercises, including relaxation, provides sources for additional information. The goal is to concentration, sense memory, emotional recall, improvisa- become familiar with numerous ways to finance a feature or tion, character tasks, and text analysis. You then apply these documentary film that may vary at different stages of your techniques by rehearsing and performing monologues and career. In addition, you are exposed to many different sources two-character scenes. In-class partner work and weekly of additional information regarding film financing so that you assignments are required. may be confident with your choices relating to film finance. You Reg# 379270 also gain an awareness of the many film finance scams that Fee: $699 Film & Television exist in the marketplace so that you are in a better position to No refund after 4 Apr. avoid such problems. Topics include gifts and grants, active and ❖ Remote Instruction passive investor financing, federal and state securities law 11 mtgs compliance, lender financing, studio/industry financing, and Wednesday, 7-10pm, Mar. 31-June 9 the broader film finance environment. Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. c Certificates and Reg# 379389 Toni Attell, Emmy-nominated actor, comedian, and mime Fee: $699 whose background includes a variety of work in theater, No refund after 2 Apr. film, and television. Ms. Attell has opened for Jay Leno, Steve m Online Martin, and Robin Williams and has guest-starred on Mar. 29-June 13 c & numerous television dramas and sitcoms. Specializations John Cones, securities/entertainment attorney who advises independent feature film producers on matters relating to THEATER X 422.12 investor financing of feature films and entertainment projects. Voice and Movement for the Screen Actor Gain the Skills to Take Your Career to the Next Level He has prepared or participated in over 250 business offer- 4.0 units ings for feature films, TV pilots, documentaries, and more. This holistic approach to movement, voice, and speech aims Interested in becoming a director? Want a career as a movie producer­ at liberating and enhancing the performer’s natural capacity MGMT X 402.32 for moving, sounding, and speaking as applied to perfor- or executive? Interested in behind-the-scenes positions such as director Starting Your Own Entertainment mance on camera. Using techniques developed by Alexan- of photography? Production Company der, Spolin, and Sills, learn to feel the way the human body 4.0 units naturally functions when it is free of adverse conditioning. Enroll in one of our 8 Film & Television Certificates. A practical primer on starting a business, staying in business, Exercises in posture and breathing, tonal quality, pitch and thriving—whether in motion pictures, television, or another range, projection, and body characterization lead to All of the Film & Television Certificates offer a broad overview of the industry, entertainment industry venture. This course addresses essen- enhanced character portrayal, emotional truth, and as well as targeted skills, training, and the contacts you need for success. tial issues regarding the legal and business affairs basics, increased energy and mental alertness. You experiment planning, implementation, and management. Guest speakers with vocal and body energies, discover numerous choices include industry experts in entertainment financing, intellectual in communicating text, and find new ways of tapping into Film & Television Certificates property, union issues, distribution, film and television produc- the imagination and soul of a character. tion, and other matters relating to managing and operating an Reg# 379142 Directing Cinematography independent production company. Fee: $699 Newly Revised Reg# 379242 No refund after 2 Apr. Acting ❖ Entertainment Studies Fee: $699 Remote Instruction Film & TV Development No refund after 13 Apr. 11 mtgs Business & Management ❖ Remote Instruction Monday, 7-10pm, Mar. 29-June 7 Producing 11 mtgs Saturday, 2-5pm, Apr. 24 of Entertainment No meeting May 31. Wednesday, 7-10pm, Mar. 31-June 9 c c Vernon Mortensen, filmmaker and development executive. Kellynn Meeks, actor and producer whose credits include Independent Producing Mr. Mortensen wrote and produced the movies Army Dog the Funny or Die exclusive web series, The Snooze Room, Offered entirely online! and A Sierra Nevada Gunfight, and produced and directed and 10 years’ experience as a company member of the Los the limited series Universal Dead, as well as the pilot for the Angeles Women’s Shakespeare Company. She is a Lessac- Are you looking for a shorter program? new animated series Mars Bar. He is in pre-production on certified trainer who has studied under Arthur Lessac. Dakota, starring Megan Fox. Our specializations can be completed in as little as 2-3 quarters! THEATER X 410.3 MGMT X 403.01 Acting for the Camera I Film & Television Specializations Legal Primer for the 4.0 units Entertainment Business Learn to get comfortable in front of the lens. Exercises begin Fundamentals of the Entertainment Industry 4.0 units with on-camera interviews so students can view their Offered entirely online! This unique course explores key legal principles and contrac- screen images in playback. Instruction focuses on under- tual relationships within the film and television industry through standing technical and emotional adjustments required for This 4-course specialization is ideal for students who are passionate about entertain- a dynamic assortment of lectures and hands-on workshops. working in front of the camera in a relaxed and truthful way You develop a core understanding of subjects including idea and developing intimacy with the camera. Topics include ment and are looking for a short program to prepare them with the basic skill sets the difference between frame sizes and learning to hit needed to break into the entertainment industry. protection, copyright, defamation, privacy, and the right of publicity. In addition, you are exposed to key issues in manager marks. Hone your acting techniques through scene-study Film Editing agreements and in standard film and television agreements, guidelines and sensory and moment-to-moment exercises, including literary option/purchase agreements, life rights agree- as well as monologue work. Some exercises are performed Offered entirely online! ments, collaboration agreements, and talent employment on camera with emphasis on close-ups, simple scenes, and agreements. The course concludes with exploring independent basic camera moves. The instructor critiques individual This 3-course specialization provides students with the fundamentals of editing theory film finance and distribution deals. Through learning some students’ work during playback. and practice in the leading digital editing software. essential “countermeasures” to use when reviewing such Reg# 379237 contracts, you are empowered in a way usually only reserved Fee: $699 Plus, enjoy maximum flexibility—start anytime, with no admissions­ requirements. for elite talent lawyers—and have a lot of fun in the process. No refund after 3 Apr. Take the next step toward the career you’ve always wanted! Reg# 379191 ❖ Remote Instruction Fee: $699 11 mtgs No refund after 2 Apr. Tuesday, 7-10pm, Mar. 30-June 8 m Online Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. c Mar. 29-June 13 Instructor to be announced Early enrollment advised. c & David Wienir, talent lawyer at United Talent Agency. Before UTA, Mr. Wienir practiced law at two top talent boutiques, where he represented Steven Spielberg and Madonna. He For More Information was named to Variety’s 2014 Legal Impact Report and is the author of several acclaimed books, including Making (310) 825-9064 | entertainment.uclaextension.edu It on Broadway. Enroll at uclaextension.edu or call (800) 825-9971 Entertainment 83

THEATER X 410.5 THEATER X 438.8 Acting for the Camera II Delivering Memorable Auditions for Film 4.0 units and Television: A Workshop for Actors in Get Credit for Building on the skills learned in Acting for the Camera I, you Cold Reading and Interview Techniques prepare for work professionally by practicing in all styles 4.0 units that you may audition—features, sitcoms, TV dramas, and Become an actor who gets noticed! Delivering a memorable commercials. Focusing on the flexibility of the actor in front performance during an audition can be the key to getting of the camera, you develop camera techniques in scene parts and being called for future projects. Hone your craft a Remote Internship study using scripts from TV series, sitcoms, and films. You and gain valuable information in this course, where you also learn blocking and continuity with emphasis on master, perform film and television scenes on camera for video two-shots, and close-ups. You perform individual and playback and critique by the instructor. You learn to make Receive ­internship credit from home! Due Internships are restricted to candidates ensemble scenes increasing in complexity in terms of emo- better choices, trust yourself to make quicker choices, tion and subtext, and the final project is a three-person confront your fear of auditioning, create a good atmosphere to COVID-19, the Entertainment Studies­ in certificate programs and only to scene. The material from the final project is edited and in the auditioning room, and develop a winning audition Internship Program is allowing certificate those students who have completed a becomes the basis for developing your show reel. work ethic. Cold reading techniques and exercises as well students to receive elective credit for substantive portion of their course work Prerequisite(s): THEATER X 410.3 Acting for the Camera I or as the actor’s interview also are covered. previous acting on camera experience. work performed remotely with compa- (at least 12 units). If you are planning on Reg# 379161 nies in the film, television, and entertain- doing an internship for academic credit, Reg# 379144 Fee: $699 Fee: $699 No refund after 2 Apr. ment media communities. Internships are visit our website and take a moment to No refund after 5 Apr. ❖ Remote Instruction an excellent way to obtain real-life work familiarize yourself with our policies. ❖ Remote Instruction 11 mtgs experience and make the vital connections You must be enrolled in a certificate to 11 mtgs Monday, 7-10pm, Mar. 29-June 7 necessary to a successful career in the Thursday, 7-10pm, Apr. 1-June 10 receive internship credit. c Saturday, 2-5pm, Apr. 17 entertainment industry. Ernesto Gonzalez, bilingual actor whose credits include No mtg. May 31. c co-starring roles in TV shows such as Carol’s Second Act Henry LeBlanc, actor whose TV credits include appear- (CBS), Indebted (NBC), Grace and Frankie (Netflix), and Alone ances on ER, 24, Everybody Loves Raymond, Law and Order, For More Information Together (Freeform). He has also performed in regional and Scrubs, and regular appearances on The Jay Leno Show theaters across the country and is a member of SAG, AEA, and The Bold and the Beautiful. His film credits include lead (310) 825-9064 | entertainment.uclaextension.edu/student-information/internships and the Television Academy. roles in independent films, such as Antebody, The Hit, and Fortune’s 500. FILM TV X 438.40 The Working Actor: THEATER X 419.3 Get the Audition, Book the Job Playing the American: An Acting and Entertainment Studies 4.0 units Accent-Reduction Workshop This interactive course provides you with career strategies 4.0 units that help generate audition opportunities and skills that Participants who are not native speakers of American English increase your ability to book the job. Learn how to identify hone their craft and learn to perform credibly in mainstream your unique product, position it strategically in the market- Certificate Student America. The ultimate objective is to achieve a seamless place, and develop effective auditioning and meeting accent shift that does not call attention to itself or get in the techniques. Topics include self-marketing, networking, way of the acting. Working in a safe, supportive environment, headshots and resumes, cold reading, obtaining and work- you learn to build confidence and trust in your creative pro- ing with the five areas of representation, reviewing con- cess; modify voice, speech, and delivery; break through tracts, understanding union issues, and selecting the best Orientation acting blocks and limitations; and develop tools for dealing career services for actors. You also create a personalized with performance anxiety. Throughout the course, you per- business plan. Industry guest speakers include casting form monologues, scenes, cold reading, and improvisation. Exclusively for Certificate Students directors, agents, and personal managers who offer advice Prerequisite(s): All participants must speak English and networking opportunities. fluently. The Entertainment Studies Certificate Stu- Independent Producing, Producing,­ Music Reg# 379101 Reg# 379107 dent Orientation is a resource for all new Business, Independent Music Production, Fee: $699 Fee: $699 No refund after 3 Apr. No refund after 5 Apr. certificate students in the fields of: Acting, and Film Scoring. There will be a live orien- ❖ Remote Instruction ❖ Remote Instruction Directing, Cinematography, Business and tation and recordings and other resources 11 mtgs 11 mtgs Management of Entertainment, Film and for you to access throughout the quarter. Tuesday, 7-10pm, Mar. 30-June 8 c Thursday, 7-10pm, Apr. 1-June 10 c TV Development, Entertainment Studies, Adam Lieblein, president for 16 years of Acme Talent & Cle Thompson, actor, director, jazz vocalist and educator Literary, a bicoastal agency, who represented actors for with extensive experience in film and theater whose credits film, television, commercials, print modeling, and voiceover include the Off Broadway plays Stompin at the Savoy and For More Information work. After Acme’s several divisions were sold at the end Dunbar. Her film credits include Funny Valentines and The (310) 825-9064 | entertainment.uclaextension.edu of 2008, Mr. Lieblein returned to producing and teaching Cemetery Club. across the country. THEATER X 433 Pursuing a Career in Voice Overs 4.0 units No-Cost Virtual Do people say you have a wonderful voice? Or are you an actor missing out on opportunities in this exciting field? Gain a comprehensive understanding of the tools needed to excel in TV and radio commercials, animation, narration for documentaries, and other areas of voice over work. Entertainment Instruction includes breath and microphone technique, script analysis, finding characters spontaneously, and how to keep it fun—even when the pressure’s on. You also learn how to pursue a career in voice over. Reg# 379284 Studies Seminars Fee: $699 No refund after 5 Apr. ❖ Remote Instruction To support our student community during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we m ONLINE COURSE, page 5. 11 mtgs Thursday, 7-10pm, Apr. 1-June 10 are offering FREE virtual seminars for the Spring quarter! g HYBRID COURSE, page 5. Students record voice over exercises directly onto their These free seminars offer a chance to learn, grow, and network while at home. own recording devices. c & c WEB-ENHANCED COURSE, page 5. Instructor to be announced The seminars will be conducted over Zoom and will be led by industry v REMOTE INSTRUCTION, page 5. professionals. & TEXTBOOK REQUIRED C UC CREDIT, page 6. For More Information entertainment.uclaextension.edu/free-seminars 84 Entertainment Enroll at uclaextension.edu or call (800) 825-9971

Reg# 379392 Fee: $699 Directing No refund after 10 May. F Hybrid FILM TV X 478.9 7 mtgs The Craft of the Director Tuesday, 7-10pm, Apr. 27-June 8 4.0 units Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. c A director must have the ability to interpret and translate Lesley Elizondo, cinematographer, writer, and director for the written ideas of the screenplay into cinematic form. This films, TV series, documentaries and music videos. Ms. Eli- overview lecture course gives the aspiring director a zondo served on the lighting crew of Francis Ford Coppola’s comprehensive practical understanding of the film direc- “Live Cinema” production, Distant Vision. She is currently the tor’s craft—the language, grammar, and tools of the director of photography on the shows Salem High, Fight medium—from the first script reading to the last day of Forward, andYa Basta. principal photography and into post-production. Lectures, discussions, screenings, assignments, and class projects FILM TV X 478.282 guide you through the process of preparing a film for shoot- The Craft of the Cinematographer ing. Topics include script analysis, casting, directing the 4.0 units actor, acting for the camera, collaborating with the creative In this capstone course of the Cinematography Certificate team, camera blocking, planning the shot list, photograph- program, apply your knowledge of the principles and ele- ing the subtext, film grammar, visual composition, the role ments of cinematography through several short filmmaking of music, and sound effects. Cinematography assignments. Lectures and discussion cover various Reg# 378766 advanced lighting and shooting techniques and the exami- Fee: $699 nation of film genres and visual styles. You are asked to test No refund after 11 Apr. your creativity and understanding of different cinematog- ❖ Remote Instruction raphy concepts, techniques, and genres presented by 11 mtgs Certificate completing shooting exercises using your own camera Monday, 7-10pm, Mar. 29-June 7 outside of class. Student work is screened and critiqued in Saturday, 10am-1pm, June 5 class. You must provide your own video camera, have No meeting May 31. One Saturday makeup class to be Newly Revised! access to editing equipment and software, and be able to scheduled. c output your assignments to various media sources. This David Martin-Porras, director and writer whose credits The Cinematography Certificate can now be completed in just 3 quarters. It’s course also provides a bridge to the professional world by include the shorts Inside the Box, which was nominated for discussing various paths of entry and employment oppor- a Goya Award, La Viuda (The Widow), for which he won the never been easier to get the training you need to start working in the field, all tunities into the cinematography field. DGA Student Film Award, and Ida y Vuelta (Round Trip), from the comfort of home. Prerequisite(s): Students must have access to a digital video which was a finalist for a Student Academy Award. camera and editing equipment and software. Successful The Cinematography Certificate is Just getting started with the program? We completion of FILM TV X 478.27A Introduction to Cinematog- FILM TV X 475.44 raphy and FILM TV X 478.283 Lighting for Emotional Impact Directing Actors for the Screen designed for those who want to become recommend beginning with these courses is required. 4.0 units cinematographers or camera operators. (all offered this quarter): Reg# 379483 If directors are the architects of film, then actors are the Fee: $699 After taking a series of foundation FILM TV X 478.27A Introduction artisans of a collaborative team working together to realize courses, students gain skills in camera No refund after 11 Apr. a singular vision. Through discussions, exercises, casting to Cinematography ❖ Remote Instruction sessions, and the presentation of scenes, you analyze and techniques and digital technologies while 11 mtgs apply the directorial skills required for a successful artistic developing an individual aesthetic and Page 84. Monday, 7-10pm, Mar. 29-June 7 collaboration with performers. You select one dramatic and artistic point of view. FILM TV X 478.27B Visualization Saturday, 10am-1pm, Apr. 17 one comic scene, then cast, rehearse, and present the No meeting May 31. scenes in class. Topics include analyzing the script, the and Exposure You do not need to be enrolled in a certifi- Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. c & Method approach to acting, defining objectives, creating cate to take a course. Roman Zenz, award-winning cinematographer. Mr. Zenz has dramatic conflict, and the elements of characterization. Page 84. served as a director of photography on several TV docu- Actors for class scenes are selected during in-class audi- FILM TV X 476.581 The Language mentaries and lifestyle shows, including the History Chan- tions, and final scenes are performed on camera. of Filmmaking nel’s Million Dollar Genius and ARTE’sTracks. He recently Reg# 378996 wrote, produced, and directed the documentary, Urban Fruit, Fee: $699 Page 85. airing on Amazon Prime. No refund after 12 Apr. ❖ Remote Instruction FILM TV X 478.301 11 mtgs For More Information The Role of the Digital Imaging Tuesday, 7-10pm, Mar. 30-June 8 (310) 825-9064 | entertainment.uclaextension.edu Technician in Cinematography Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. c & 4.0 units Instructor to be announced With the prevalence of HD, 4K, and digital cinema technol- Cinematography films whose credits include the indie feature The Chilling and ogy, the digital imaging technician (DIT) has become crucial FILM TV X 476.271 the documentary The Other Bridge; recipient, UCLA Extension in helping the director of photography achieve and maintain Production Sound for Directors the desired look of the picture. There are growing entry-level FILM TV X 478.27A Distinguished Instructor Award, 2007. Mr. Nuse won the Triple 2.0 units Play Award for Cinematography at the 2006 Long Island opportunities in this field, and the DIT is becoming a vital The importance of quality sound in a movie cannot be Introduction to Cinematography Film/Video Expo for the film The Showdown. part of the camera department for all types of productions. overstated. Of particular interest to directors and indepen- 4.0 units The course is designed to train aspiring cinematographers dent filmmakers who want to understand the production An introduction to the fundamental tools and principles FILM TV X 478.27B on the tasks of the DIT including workflow, color manage- and post-production workflow, this overview course covers used by the cinematographer to create digital or film ment, LUTs, ACES, data management, dailies generation, and such topics as the nature of sound and its aesthetics, images generated from the context of the story. The curricu- Visualization and Exposure many other on-set tasks. Instruction also provides a basic microphone characteristics, the sound recording chain, lum covers visualization, the negative, digital manipulation, 4.0 units introduction to the art and techniques of color correction budgeting and scheduling, and what can be fixed in post sensitometry, filters and lenses, lighting, color, laboratory This course is designed to deepen the cinematographer’s and the digital intermediate, including tutorials on industry- versus what can only be done during production. Instruc- procedures, camera systems, special effects, and image understanding of the principles and methods of visualization leading color and look management software. tion includes equipment and listening demonstrations. control—all illustrated through video clips and other media. on-set and in pre-production with particular emphasis on Prerequisite(s): Students will be assigned a color correction Many of the practical techniques presented are suitable for You gain a solid foundation for applying the concepts pre- digital exposure and pre-visualizing lighting design and project and are expected to use some type of image student productions. sented, as well as prepare for subsequent cinematography execution. Instruction covers pre-production tools and tech- niques for cinematographers with emphasis on lighting, manipulation software to work with the images. Cost-free Reg# 379562 workshops. Students must have access to a digital camera options will be described in class, and the instructor will for assignments. lenses, cameras, camera movement, and color. Each week, Fee: $499 you participate in exercises and workshops designed to help work with each student to make sure they have a usable No refund after 2 Apr. Prerequisite(s): Students will be required to complete software tool to complete the project. camera assignments that will require both still and moving you master the skills used for visualizing the lighting, camera, F Hybrid Reg# 379019 images. Student-provided equipment can be as simple as and exposure of the scene. You also practice the techniques 4 mtgs Fee: $699 a smartphone camera or DSLR. of composition and framing (interior and exterior). You learn Saturday, 10am-2pm, Apr. 3-24 how to design shots, achieve compositional balance, tracking, No refund after 2 Apr. Visitors not permitted. Reg# 379212 gear-heads, fluid heads, eye-lines, and two-shots. m Online c Fee: $699 Ashley Maria, production sound mixer whose many credits Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of or concurrent Mar. 29-June 13 c & include the documentary Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird No refund after 13 Apr. enrollment in FILM TV X 478.27A Introduction to Jason Knutzen, cinematographer on more than 30 narrative ❖ Remote Instruction Hamilton and the short Night Shift, both of which were Cinematography. and documentary projects, professional colorist, and expert in selected for Sundance, and a commercial for Reebok star- 12 mtgs post-production workflows. Mr. Knutzen is currently an edu- Wednesday, 7:30-10pm, Mar. 31-June 9 kkk ring Ronda Rousey. She is the recipient of the DGA student cational contributor to the Global Cinematography Institute in minority award. Saturday, 10am-5pm, May 15 c & the areas of traditional, virtual, and digital cinematography. 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Reg# 379564 FILM TV X 476.37 FILM TV X 478.432 FILM TV X 476.22 Fee: $499 Introduction to Episodic TV Directing Direct and Produce Reality Story Analysis for Film and Television No refund after 1 May. 4.0 units and Documentary Television 4.0 units F Hybrid What are the differences between directing a pilot and 4.0 units Designed for aspiring readers, development executives, 4 mtgs directing a TV episode? What makes a pilot succeed? How Discover what it takes to be an effective producer and direc- producers, and storytellers, this course offers a pragmatic, Sunday, 2-6pm, May 2-23 can I translate my film directing skills into TV directing? Get tor in the flourishing genre of unscripted television and gain comprehensive overview of story analysis and the tools used Visitors not permitted. c your questions answered as you gain insight in the land- insights in the process of creating a valid series concept that by the professional reader. Throughout the course, you learn Ashley Maria, production sound mixer whose many credits scape of cable and network television and you study the can sell. Through lectures, discussion with industry guests, and practice coverage skills while gaining an understanding include the documentary Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird process of directing an episode for a television series, from and analysis of landmark shows, this course navigates the of the elements of story. Topics include various types of cover- Hamilton and the short Night Shift, both of which were the first draft to prep, production, and editing. This class is cluttered landscape of non-fiction broadcast and cable televi- age, how to compose story notes, comparative coverage, selected for Sundance, and a commercial for Reebok star- primarily for directors who want to break into television, but sion and focuses on how to succeed as a strong producer character breakdowns, treatments, and outlines. Through ring Ronda Rousey. She is the recipient of the DGA student writers who want to get involved in the visual concept of and director. You develop an idea from scratch and learn how weekly assignments, you are required to practice reading and minority award. their teleplays will also benefit. You first learn how to watch to complete a total package that is ready to be pitched to a writing for several formats and to deadline. In addition, the TV episodes critically and how to identify the language of TV network and/or a streaming service. Topics include current job market and the various expectations of studios FILM TV X 476.95 a TV series as it applies to TV directing. You gain an under- developing your idea, pitching, getting the job, prepping the and independent producers are discussed. Upon completion Directing Workshop I: standing of basic directing techniques, including breaking shoot, directing/producing on location, interview techniques, of the course, you will have written at least two pieces of full Composition and Movement down the script into storylines and beats, blocking and what to do once it’s in the can, tech talk, post-production tips, coverage that can be used as part of a professional portfolio 4.0 units working with the actors, designing an efficient shotlist, and the life of a director/producer in the field, and looking ahead or for auditioning for a job as a reader or an assistant. As the first hands-on course in the directing series, you balancing teamwork with the director’s creative vision. to the future of the genre. Prerequisite(s): Strong English composition skills. complete four short films using your own video camera. Class assignments require you to read and watch many Reg# 379219 Reg# 379556 Instruction focuses on the basic building blocks of narrative teleplays and TV episodes. The ultimate goal of the course Fee: $699 Fee: $699 filmmaking: the shot, mise-en-scene, concept, the actor, is to come up with an original visual language for a TV pilot No refund after 12 Apr. No refund after 2 Apr. environment, sound, and montage. Assignments explore that tells the story in your unique creative voice and can be F Hybrid m Online aspects of visual expression through the use of composi- efficiently replicated throughout many episodes. 11 mtgs Mar. 29-June 13 tion, rhythm, and point-of-view; moving from black and Reg# 378765 Tuesday, 7-10pm, Mar. 30-June 8 Enrollment limited. c white/silent compositions to the use of color; non-sync Fee: $699 This course includes live weekly sessions offered Tuesdays, Brooks Elms, writer and director who has written 20 scripts sound; and editing. Your work is screened and critiqued by No refund after 13 Apr. 7-10pm PT, via Zoom, which will be recorded, and is sup- for companies such as Base FX and Broken Road. He the instructor and class. ❖ Remote Instruction plemented by asynchronous online material. Students who recently sold a thriller entitled Snowfall to Gold Circle, Prerequisite(s): Students must provide their own digital video 11 mtgs cannot attend live sessions may request to view record- Benderspink, and Evan Astrowski. camera and have access to editing equipment and software. Wednesday, 7-10pm, Mar. 31-June 9 c ings without penalty towards attendance. c Instructor to be announced Reg# 378764 David Martin-Porras, director and writer whose credits Jim Milio, award-winning producer and director who has Reg# 379530 Fee: $699 include the shorts Inside the Box, which was nominated for created more than 400 hours of TV for such networks as Fee: $699 No refund after 13 Apr. a Goya Award, La Viuda (The Widow), for which he won the National Geographic (Dog Whisperer), Discovery Channel, No refund after 13 Apr. ❖ Remote Instruction DGA Student Film Award, and Ida y Vuelta (Round Trip), and CBS (Rescue 911). Mr. Milio has received three People’s ❖ Remote Instruction 11 mtgs which was a finalist for a Student Academy Award. Choice Awards and multiple Emmy and WGA nominations. 11 mtgs Wednesday, 7-10pm, Mar. 31-June 9 & c Wednesday, 7-10pm, Mar. 31-June 9 c & Fernando Scarpa, award-winning director. He has directed FILM TV X 476.581 Marla White, development consultant for Sony International for the national Italian Television RaiUno and the German ZDF The Language of Filmmaking Film & TV Development Television Networks through her company, Marla White Consult- and SAT1. Alongside work in documentaries and film, he is 4.0 units ing. Ms. White has also served as the Vice President of Develop- developing projects based on his award-winning short Dora- Designed for filmmakers who need to develop the neces- FILM TV X 476.894 ment at Fedora Entertainment and Longbow Productions, dus, his play Galileo 1610, and a feature The Book of Ronnie. sary skills to make better films and viewers who want to Introduction to Feature where she contributed to the feature, A League of Their Own. Reg# 379550 better understand and appreciate the complexity of the Film Development Fee: $699 cinematic text, this course outlines the many components 4.0 units FILM TV X 476.244 No refund after 13 Apr. of film language used by great directors to tell their stories What happens to a script or novel when it is submitted to Story Development Workshop: ❖ Remote Instruction in the most effective way. Through a wide selection of a buyer and what happens after it’s optioned or sold? In this Crafting Your Original Story 11 mtgs multimedia material—including film and sound clips, pic- introductory course, students interested in a career in tures, articles, and interviews—you analyze shooting and 4.0 units Wednesday, 7-10pm, Mar. 31-June 9 & development or filmmakers looking to guide their projects Producers, development executives, directors, and writers gain c editing techniques employed by the greatest filmmakers of Lori Balaban, Award-winning filmmaker who has produced towards a green light learn the essential steps in the practical experience adapting and developing their own stories all time. Topics range from functional usage of image two features and written and directed web series and development process. Sessions focus on the key positions for motion pictures, movies-of-the-week, and miniseries. composition and lighting to camera movements, editing, shorts, including Irrelevant White Girl, The Dogstalker, Die and roles in that process, from the story department and Emphasis is placed on studying dramatic structure, learning and sound. The purpose of this course is to give clarity to Un Ze Spat, and Property Vets. Ms. Balaban also created its readers to studio and production company executives. techniques that strengthen character development, and branded content for A+E, The Today Show, The Walking the filmmaking process and to enhance the enjoyment of Topics include finding new talent and generating ideas, understanding the importance of collaboration with writers. You Dead, and Ron Howard’s Rush. film viewing. talent lists, networking and tracking, pitching, and moving are called upon to write development notes; compile directors/ Reg# 379060 up. Weekly assignments include reading screenplays, writ- writers lists; and learn the difference between beat sheets, step FILM TV X 476.39 Fee: $699 ing synopses, development notes, script coverage, and outlines, and story outlines. You also learn how to assess the Making Your First Short Film No refund after 2 Apr. developing pitches and ideas. Upon completion of the marketplace by determining what network and studio execu- m 4.0 units Online course, you have gained an understanding of the develop- tives are looking for, as well as the best way to quickly and Always wanted to make your own short film but thought you Mar. 29-June 13 c ment process and the entry-level jobs available in develop- effectively pitch an idea. You are welcome to submit written had no experience and no money? In this class for aspiring Peter Hanson, screenwriter, director, producer, and educator. ment, such as reader and assistant to the producer, actor, works in progress for in-class critiques. At the end of the course, directors, writers, and producers, you use your own camera to Among his credits are hundreds of print and online articles, or creative producer. you have honed your storytelling craft by writing original treat- learn how to write, produce, direct, and edit a three-to-five- three books on cinema, and films including the feature- Prerequisite(s): Familiarity with the production process for ments based on your story outline developed in class. minute short film. Emphasis is placed on maximizing the on- length documentary Tales from the Script, which features film and television through training and/or experience. Prerequisite(s): Good written communication skills. Previous screen value of the project using available resources. The first interviews with dozens of Hollywood screenwriters. Reg# 379065 training in story analysis is recommended but not required. part of the class is devoted to understanding the pre-produc- Reg# 379162 Fee: $699 Reg# 379571 tion process, highlighting the role of the story, and providing an Fee: $699 No refund after 2 Apr. Fee: $699 overview of affordable shooting equipment and editing tech- No refund after 14 Apr. m Online No refund after 2 Apr. nologies. You then develop and write your project, which is ❖ Remote Instruction Mar. 29-June 13 m Online filmed outside of class. Instruction includes a primer on the 11 mtgs Students interested in development are strongly encour- Mar. 29-June 13 fundamentals of shooting and directing actors, as well as the Thursday, 7-10pm, Apr. 1-June 10 c aged to take this course first. c Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. c basics of editing and outputting assignments. The completed Michael Green, has taught film studies and screenwriting Joanne Moore, producer, film and TV executive. Former Peter Russell, story analyst, Imagine Films Entertainment, films are screened and discussed during the last class. for a decade. His film writing has appeared in Film Interna- president of Dustin Hoffman’s production company, Ms. CBS, Anschutz Film Group (AFG and Walden Films), and Prerequisite(s): Students must have access to a digital video tional, Senses of Cinema, Bright Lights Film Journal, and The Moore has developed projects for Warner Bros, Universal, Participant Productions; theater director whose credits camera and editing equipment and software. Journal of Film and Video, among others. He is also the Disney, and more. She also produced the award-winning film include New York’s Public Theater (Shakespeare in the Park). Reg# 378767 co-editor of Race in American Film: Voices and Visions that Swimming with Sharks and the shorts Rockboy and Big Al. Mr. Russell is a recipient of the Nick Adams Short Story Award. Fee: $699 Shaped a Nation. Reg# 379537 No refund after 11 Apr. Fee: $699 ❖ Remote Instruction No refund after 12 Apr. 10 mtgs ❖ Remote Instruction Monday, 6:30-10pm, Mar. 29-June 7 11 mtgs No meeting May 31. Tuesday, 7-10pm, Mar. 30-June 8 Students must have access to a camera and editing Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. c equipment. c Kate Schumaecker, a television producer for over 15 years, Arkesh Ajay, award-winning director, producer, writer and was most recently President of Cloud Nine Productions where editor of numerous short films and theater productions. Mr. she developed numerous shows including First Lady, Casca- Ajay’s recent awards include the Hollywood Foreign Press dia, and I’m Fine. Before that she was President of Tall Girl Award for Artistic Merit and Alfred P. Sloan Screenwriting Productions and VP at Universal Cable Productions. She will Award for a feature film screenplay. be Executive Producer on the upcoming Hulu series Woke. 86 Entertainment Enroll at uclaextension.edu or call (800) 825-9971

FILM TV X 479.613 FILM TV X 477.85 The Art and Craft of Film Editing Adobe After Effects for Filmmakers: 4.0 units An Introductory Workshop Editing is storytelling. Throughout the process, from first 4.0 units assembly to final delivery, editors are responsible for fulfilling Using Adobe After Effects, learn to produce projects similar to the film’s potential through a full command of craft, as well those found in the real entertainment media world of digital as an aesthetic understanding of story, character, and rhythm. effects and animation. Topics include an introduction to the By examining different editing styles, this course covers the interface, working with layers and masking, rotoscoping, motion elements of storytelling, performance, pace, emotion, action, graphics, tracking and stabilizing with Mocha for After Effects continuity, and time manipulation. Instruction includes lec- (a plug-in that is included with AE), creating set extensions, tures, discussion, and viewing exercises. You also learn to compositing computer-generated imagery over video footage, select the most appropriate editing s­ystems and technology and color correction. Finally, put it all together with practical by evaluating the limitations of budgets and time. projects where you will learn shortcuts, tips, and tricks. Reg# 379553 Prerequisite(s): Familiarity with digital video and basic Fee: $699 Photoshop and Illustrator techniques. Students must have Adobe Character No refund after 13 Apr. access to Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, and Adobe ❖ Remote Instruction CS6 or higher. 11 mtgs Reg# 379560 Wednesday, 7-10pm, Mar. 31-June 9 c & Fee: $699 Matthaeus Szumanski, award-winning editor, writer, direc- No refund after 2 Apr. Animator m tor and producer who has edited over fifty film and televi- Online sion projects. His narrative short, Jornada del Muerto, is in Mar. 29-June 13 How to Make Your Characters Walk and Talk the permanent collection at the American Museum of the Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. c Moving Image. Joel Austin Higgins, editor specializing in the Adobe Cre- New ! ative Cloud Suite. Mr. Higgins has executed After Effects FILM TV X 477.84 projects for clients like D.A.R.E. International, Mercedes- Introduction to Adobe Premiere Benz, and Hasbro and is a recurring editor for a myriad of You have ideas for amazing animated stories, but how do you make them come 4.0 units YouTube creators and online enterprises. He is also a writer, to life? In this course, you learn the step by step process of creating your first Adobe Premiere Pro is used by professionals across the actor, and filmmaker. animation, and explore the tools professional animators use on TV shows such spectrum of filmed entertainment, including feature films, music videos, and documentaries. You learn how to use this NEW as The Simpsons, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and Tooning Out the powerful program, from simple editing techniques to more FILM TV X 477.851 News. Topics include rigging your characters, creating walk cycles, and crafting complex compositing, layering, tilting, motion graphics, and Adobe Character Animator: How to Make lip sync animation, as well as using other tools in Adobe Creative Cloud, to sound design. Instruction includes illustrated lectures, Your Characters Walk and Talk demonstrations, discussion, and class projects. Topics 4.0 units assemble a video story. include starting a project, organization and subclipping, You have ideas for amazing animated stories, but how do timeline and basic editing tools, editing audio, video effects, you make them come to life? In this course, you learn the Page 86. color correction and grading, titles and motion, exporting, step by step process of creating your first animation, and and posting online. explore the tools professional animators use on TV shows Prerequisite(s): You are required to have a working, current such as The Simpsons, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, For More Information copy of Adobe Premiere Pro CC, as well as have video and and Tooning Out the News. Topics include rigging your (310) 825-9064 | entertainment.uclaextension.edu audio files ready for use while learning Adobe Premiere Pro. characters, creating walk cycles, and crafting lip sync ani- Reg# 379558 mation, as well as using other tools in Adobe Creative Cloud, Fee: $699 to assemble a video story. FILM TV X 476.243 No refund after 2 Apr. Post-Production m Reg# 379623 Developing Your Short Film Online Fee: $699 Mar. 29-June 13 4.0 units FILM TV X 404A No refund after 14 Apr. Learn the development process as it relates to short films with Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. c ❖ Remote Instruction Post-Production for Film and Television Note: Video and audio files will be provided to students for the focus on developing a short film treatment, first draft, and 4.0 units 11 mtgs second draft. You gain an understanding of the basics of story completion of course assignments. Thursday, 7-10pm, Apr. 1-June 10 Emphasizing how new technologies continue to impact post- Sam Icklow, editor, cinematographer, writer, and director. structure and how the specific storytelling elements—theme, plot, production, this course provides an overview of the post- Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. characters, and dialogue—work in synergy toward the goal of an Mr. Icklow was recently selected to write and direct in the c production pipeline from dailies through delivery. Class topics David Dodds, Los Angeles-based motion graphics designer; effective short story. Topics include character development, creat- compendium feature film Actors Anonymous executive include a step-by-step overview of each stage of the process his experience spans a decade in motion graphics, special ing realistic dialogue, discovering what you are driven to say produced by James Franco and starring Whoopi Goldberg. and building the post-production team: editors, audio mixers, effects, broadcast design, character animation, and info- through your story’s theme, and planning the scenes with a He is also the recipient of the MPAA award. composers, sound-designers, visual effects artists, and post- graphics. He has worked for studios such as Stardust, limited budget in mind. Lectures and exercises illustrated with production management. The latest trends in post-production Mirada, Logan, and NFL Networks. Author of Hands-On film clips and readings emphasize the role of story, creating origi- FILM TV X 478.311 Motion Graphics with Adobe After Effects CC: Develop Your nal characters and developing plot points for different genres of are covered. Instruction may include guest speakers. Editing with Final Cut Pro X: Skills as a Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Artist. films. You submit your work-in-progress throughout the quarter Reg# 379145 A Comprehensive Workshop for evaluation and feedback by the instructor and the class. At Fee: $699 4.0 units the end of the course, you will have honed your idea and will have No refund after 2 Apr. m In this hands-on course, master the feature set of Final Cut Producing a final short script or treatment ready for shooting. Online Pro X in the context of several real-world projects which will Reg# 379139 Mar. 29-June 13 c prepare you for the Apple Certification exam. Starting at an Robert Scheid, Apple-certified Final Cut Pro, Motion, and FILM TV X 404 Fee: $699 easy to follow introductory level, this course guides you Pre-Production and Production for No refund after 12 Apr. DVD Studio Pro instructor; television producer; film and through even the most advanced features of this profes- ❖ Remote Instruction television editor and colorist. sional editing software, covering topics which include but Film and Television 11 mtgs Reg# 379551 are not limited to: project management and organization, 4.0 units This survey course presents an overview of the real-world Tuesday, 7-10pm, Mar. 30-June 8 c Fee: $699 capturing and editing techniques, audio editing and mixing, Faith Strongheart, award-winning writer and director with No refund after 2 Apr. motion, and filter effects. aspects of producing as practiced in the various sectors of extensive feature credits as a production coordinator and m Online Prerequisite(s): You must have your own Mac computer with filmed entertainment, from script development through assistant director. Prior to building her career as a writer/ Mar. 29-June 13 a minimum of 15 GB of free space and Final Cut Pro X (10.1) pre-production and production. Topics include the pro- c ducer’s interface with the writer, director, and other key director of shorts and feature docs, Ms. Strongheart served Barry Goch, post-production professional with 15 years of installed and fully updated. Basic Macintosh skills; knowl- personnel; pitching and selling ideas; script breakdown and as the production coordinator for Twilight, The Watch, 2 hands-on experience. His credits include Spiderman: edge of editing very helpful. scheduling; budgeting; and all the critical on-the-set issues Guns and Cowboys & Aliens, among others. Homecoming, Passengers, Money Monster, Eye in the Sky, Reg# 379574 facing the producer. Reg# 379140 and Game of Thrones. He is currently working on Black-ish, Fee: $699 Reg# 379147 Fee: $699 and Grown-ish. No refund after 2 Apr. Fee: $699 No refund after 13 Apr. Reg# 379143 m Online No refund after 2 Apr. ❖ Remote Instruction Fee: $699 Mar. 29-June 13 m Online 11 mtgs No refund after 14 Apr. Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. c Mar. 29-June 13 Wednesday, 7-10pm, Mar. 31-June 9 ❖ Remote Instruction Robert Scheid c , Apple-certified Final Cut Pro, Motion, and Refer to course syllabus for online session Colin Francis Costello, screenwriter, director, and WGA-East 11 mtgs DVD Studio Pro instructor; television producer; film and details. & member, whose credits include The Stream starring Rainn Thursday, 7-10pm, Apr. 1-June 10 television editor and colorist. c c Amotz Zakai, vice president, Echo Lake Productions. Mr. Wilson and Alternate Universe. Mr. Costello TV credits Tyler Danna, filmmaker who has edited and produced con- Zakai has worked on such projects as Tsotsi (Oscar winner, include Lost n’ Found and Detectives Club. He has also tent for Sony Pictures, Fox, Disney, Universal, Fremantle, Riot 2006), Water (Oscar nominated, 2007), Away from Her, and written and directed award-winning shorts, including The Games, Verizon, and more. He offers training in editing soft- Thirteen Conversations About One Thing. After Party and Dreamwisher. ware: Avid, Premiere, and Final Cut Pro. He has also written pilots and feature screenplays for production companies. kkk Enroll at uclaextension.edu or call (800) 825-9971 Entertainment 87

Reg# 379158 FILM TV X 479.088 Fee: $699 Movie Magic Budgeting No refund after 2 Apr. 2.0 units m Online For production managers, producers, corporate finance Mar. 29-June 13 c & personnel, and production accounting professionals, this Faith Strongheart, award-winning writer and director with course provides you with a practical understanding of the extensive feature credits as a production coordinator and budgeting process, including how to use Movie Magic assistant director. Prior to building her career as a writer/ Budgeting, a budgeting software application. You prepare director of shorts and feature docs, Ms. Strongheart served a movie-of-the-week budget based on information that as the production coordinator for Twilight, The Watch, 2 typically would be available during pre-production, includ- Guns and Cowboys & Aliens, among others. ing a script, day-out-of-days, one line schedule, shooting Reg# 379150 schedule, departmental budgets, and other hypothetical Fee: $699 parameters. This is not an introduction to production course. No refund after 14 Apr. Prerequisite(s): Students must purchase Movie Magic ❖ Remote Instruction Budgeting 7. A discount code will be provided to enrolled 11 mtgs students after the start of class. Thursday, 7-10pm, Apr. 1-June 10 c & Reg# 379561 Producing Certificate Bridget Terry, award-winning producer and writer whose Fee: $499 credits include Showtime film They, PBS documentary The No refund after 5 Apr. Kennedys: America’s Emerald Kings, and projects for Netflix ❖ Remote Instruction Looking to pursue a certificate in producing? Taught by Hollywood professionals, and NBC-Universal. Ms. Terry formerly served as a showrun- 6 mtgs ner at Showtime and is currently the owner of Chaise Tuesday, 7-10pm, Mar. 30-May 4 the Producing Certificate gives participants an insider view of the “real world” Lounge Productions. Students enrolled in this section are eligible to purchase aspects of producing, providing the essential skills and knowledge needed for Movie Magic Budgeting 7 at a discount. both creative and physical producing. The curriculum emphasizes the role of FILM TV X 478.13A Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. & c The Art of Line Producing Lydia Cedrone, who has over 20 years of experience in the story, as well as principles of financing, marketing, and distribution. 4.0 units entertainment industry; Ms. Cedrone has managed feature This comprehensive, step-by-step overview of physical film financing at the Walt Disney Company, oversaw produc- Get started this winter with these recommended courses. production processes covers the tangible and intangible tion at Michael Mann’s Forward Pass Inc. and produced her aspects of line producing, including budget; breakdown and own films independently. FILM TV X 404 Pre-Production and FILM TV X 476.6 Low-Budget scheduling; hiring and working with cast, director, staff, Production for Film and Television Filmmaking crew, and outside vendors; choosing locations; equipment FILM TV X 408 and music; how to deal with divergent personalities and Building an Online Audience This survey course presents an overview Learn techniques and theories examining specific problem solving during production; and the differ- 4.0 units of the real-world aspects of producing as all phases of the low-budget filmmaking ences between producing a movie independently versus In the Internet age, uploading your work to YouTube or practiced in the various sectors of filmed process, from development to production with a studio. The course also includes a comprehensive Vimeo is imperative, and successful producers/directors/ introduction to Movie Magic scheduling software. This is not actors can now demonstrate a growing online audience. entertainment, from script development to post-production, and how to translate an introduction to production course. This course shows you how to create a public face and through pre-production and production. a minimum budget into maximum quality Prerequisite(s): A basic knowledge of film production is promotional platform for your creative content. Using rele- on screen. highly recommended. vant video platforms, social media, and available website Page 86. Reg# 379460 creation tools, learn to present and promote your body of MGMT X 403.34 Entertainment Page 87. Fee: $699 work. Instruction emphasizes group discussion and interac- Financing: From First $ to Distribution You do not need to be enrolled in a No refund after 2 Apr. tion, as you are encouraged to use each other’s sites and m Online platforms in various assignments. Topics include identifying of Profits certificate to take a course. different audiences; basic video and audio production; Mar. 29-June 13 c This course covers the financial aspects Carrie LeGrand, who has produced dozens of acclaimed and mastering available video and audio; review of social media of each step of the motion picture value award-winning projects and supervised multiple studio fea- branding sites; creating an individual brand and brand tures and network television shows. She has been the line messages; understanding design as it relates to presenta- chain (from development through profit producer on several projects including Some Boys Don’t Leave, tion; audience building tools such as fan pages, tweet participation) and considers the implica- Murder on the 13th Floor, and the cult-favorite Sushi Girl. marketing, cross-commenting strategies and “response-to” tions of financial choices. uploading; responding to audience; and professional FILM TV X 476.6 interaction. The course goal is to create an individual pre- Page 81. Low-Budget Filmmaking sentation plan across chosen platforms that is critiqued by 4.0 units your peers. In this detailed exploration of low-budget filmmaking, learn Reg# 379221 techniques and theories examining all phases of the pro- Fee: $699 For More Information cess, from development to production to post-production. No refund after 2 Apr. (310) 825-9064 | entertainment.uclaextension.edu/certificates/producing The focus is on translating a minimum budget into maxi- m Online mum quality on screen. Topics include the script, financing Mar. 29-June 13 the production, evaluating the marketplace, analyzing and Early enrollment advised. c FILM TV X 478.481 Reg# 379127 breaking down the screenplay, learning to apply creativity Robert Scheid, Apple-certified Final Cut Pro, Motion, and Documentary Filmmaking Workshop Fee: $699 to a budgetary plan to maximize on-screen value, casting, DVD Studio Pro instructor; television producer; film and 4.0 units No refund after 12 Apr. selecting key production personnel, production design, television editor and colorist. Today, with hundreds of cable and web channels, and more ❖ Remote Instruction music, editing, sound design, marketing, and distribution. Reg# 379862 on the way, there is a real need for documentary programs 11 mtgs Throughout the class, you are able to apply concepts Fee: $699 and dedicated filmmakers to produce them. In this course Tuesday, 7-10pm, Mar. 30-June 8 c learned to your own projects. No refund after 2 Apr. you focus on the creative aspects of writing, directing, and Farzad Sangari, filmmaker who has worked in both film Reg# 379068 F Hybrid shooting documentaries. Lectures, discussion, and practical and television. His feature-length documentary, Mudbloods, Fee: $699 4 mtgs exercises guide you through the steps of making a docu- was selected to several film festivals. Most recently, he has No refund after 2 Apr. Online mentary, including the right research, what to include, produced content for Vice and Viceland. m Online Mar. 29-June 13 interviewing techniques, narrative techniques, outlining a Mar. 29-June 13 c & Remote Instruction shooting script, prepping and planning your first shoot, Kim Adelman, filmmaker who co-produced the indepen- Wednesday, 6-9pm, Mar. 31, Apr. 21, May 19, Jun. 9 laying out a shooting schedule and shot list, directing, dent feature Just Friends and has produced 19 shorts that Early enrollment advised. c B-roll, writing an edit script, editing, and pitching. Through- have played in more than 150 festivals, winning more than Noemi Zeigler, producer, director, screenwriter, and come- out the quarter, you have the opportunity to shoot three 30 awards. She has authored two film books, Making It Big dian. Ms. Zeigler is an award-winning screenwriter and the short documentaries which are screened in class and co-producer and host of the web series, The Minx Mandate edited outside of class. in Shorts and The Ultimate Guide to Chick Flicks, and cur- m ONLINE COURSE, page 5. rently writes for Indiewire. with Madeline Minx andHot Flash AF. Her work has screened Prerequisite(s): Students must have access to a camera and editing equipment. Proficiency with an editing software at top festivals including South by Southwest and the Ann g HYBRID COURSE, page 5. Arbor Film Festival. program is strongly recommended. Students are respon- sible for making their work available on media for in-class WEB-ENHANCED COURSE, page 5. viewing, analysis, and evaluation. c kkk v REMOTE INSTRUCTION, page 5. & TEXTBOOK REQUIRED C UC CREDIT, page 6. 88 Entertainment Enroll at uclaextension.edu or call (800) 825-9971

FILM TV X 475 FILM TV X 476.022 Producing Commercials for All Platforms: The Art and Business of Producing A Practical Workshop 4.0 units 4.0 units This course is designed for those who want to fully produce From concept to completion, learn to produce commer- their movie through all of the six stages of a film’s journey: cials for TV as well as for all integrated marketing plat- buying/development, financing, pre-production, production, forms (video games, cinema, Internet, TV, and cell phones). post-production, and release/marketing. While many of these You break down storyboards; write specifications; create stages are explored in depth in other courses, the focus of this bids; estimate special FX, editorial, talent, and music; and course is to explore the effect each stage has on the others, prepare a final estimate and production schedule for and how the producer guides their interdependency. You learn presentation and critique in class. You also learn how to to recognize and solve problems before they turn in a full-blown get the best prices, stay on budget and schedule, and use crisis and how to make good decisions that help drive your the tools of advanced media. Instruction includes industry project forward. Topics include strategies for financing and how guest speakers with discussion and screenings of the best to relate them to your film, hiring and supporting your director current spots. after s/he is hired, identifying and considering your core audi- Reg# 379128 ence when setting your budget, how your budget impacts Fee: $699 casting expectations, working with talent agencies, going to No refund after 13 Apr. film markets to find distribution, how foreign sales work, bond- ❖ Remote Instruction ing and learning from reputable bonding companies, and 11 mtgs straddling the relationship of art versus business. By the end of the course, you have an understanding of a number of big Wednesday, 7-10pm, Mar. 31-June 9 c Howard Woffinden, producer for commercials, music vid- issues apt to confront you as a producer and the ability to eos, and documentaries. Mr. Woffinden is currently a com- empower yourself throughout the filmmaking process. Music Certificates mercial line producer at Chelsea Pictures whose clients Reg# 379287 include Chantix, CVS, Gillette, United Airlines, Ford Motors, Fee: $699 and Dixie paper products. No refund after 12 Apr. ❖ Remote Instruction MGMT X 403.61 11 mtgs & Specializations Marketing and Distributing Independent Tuesday, 7-10pm, Mar. 30-June 8 Films Across All Platforms Enrollment limited. c 4.0 units Clay Epstein, A 15 year veteran of the industry, Mr. Epstein Jump-Start Your Career in Music from Home! What are the considerations involved in financing, packag- has executive produced five feature films, including Crypto ing, selling, or acquiring a financially viable film? Produc- starring Kurt Russell and Burn starring Josh Hutcherson, Interested in a career in music business? Want to pursue film scoring or creating ers, filmmakers, and screenwriters learn what makes a through his company Film Mode Entertainment. He has music independently? project attractive to potential buyers, study a variety of deal secured direct distribution deals with studios such as structures, and learn how to find domestic and overseas Lionsgate, Paramount, and MGM. Enroll in one of our Music Certificates. distribution for theatrical, television, DVD, and alternative markets. You gain knowledge on how to craft a distribution strategy from the earliest stages of project development. Music Certificates Topics include choosing materials, budget, and casting; Music selling the film through festivals and markets; key buyers; For more information call (310) 825-9064, email Music Business evolving distribution outlets, such as Internet and cell [email protected], or visit phones; the roles of producer, marketing and sales execu- Learn the principles of the music industry in the areas of A&R, touring, marketing, legal entertainment.uclaextension.edu. issues, publishing, and artist management. tives, and executive producers; and an overview of film financing models. Independent Music Production Reg# 379211 Fee: $699 Film Scoring Designed for independent artists, develop the creative skills to write, produce, and No refund after 11 Apr. MUSC X 449.91 record music in your home studio, along with the marketing and business skills to sell it. ❖ Remote Instruction 11 mtgs The Art and Craft of MIDI 4.0 units Film Scoring Monday, 7-10pm, Mar. 29-June 7 Learn to bring your electronic realizations of your demos Saturday, 10am-5pm, Apr. 17 Endorsed by the Society of Composers & Lyricists, learn the essential and scores to more vivid life. Through take-home assign- No meeting May 31. c ments, learn to produce sample-based “cues” that sound creative, business, and technical skills needed for a successful career Mark Padilla, senior vice president of Sales and Acquisi- in film scoring from talented industry composers. more musical and realistic. Student work is presented and tions at Double Dutch International. Mr. Padilla manages the critiqued each week in class. Assignments involve program- worldwide sales for numerous films, including Nostalgia, ming selections from the classical literature, beginning with Romans, and Super Troopers 2. He previously oversaw sales, small chamber pieces and progressing to large symphonic acquisitions, and distribution at Myriad Pictures and Essen- works. The class culminates in a final assignment of an tial Entertainment. original orchestral cue set to picture. In addition to the Are you looking for a shorter program? Reg# 379188 aesthetics of synthestration, this course also covers project Our new specialization in music supervision can be completed in as little as 2 quarters! Fee: $699 studio requirements and considerations, such as computer No refund after 4 Apr. choices, sequencing software, sample libraries, “electronic” m Online orchestration techniques, and mixing techniques, all with Music Specializations Mar. 31-June 13 c & the primary objective of producing “musical” facsimiles of Kevin Mardesich, former head of the story department at acoustic instrument performances. Music Supervision Oliver Stone’s development company, Ixtlan. He currently Prerequisite(s): MUSC X 483.43 Instrumentation and Intro- This 4-course specialization equips students with the skills needed to succeed as runs KevinMardesich.com, a communications practice duction to Orchestration and/or prior experience in instru- specializing in written communications for film, television, mentation and orchestral composing. Access to and music supervisors. and industry leaders. proficiency in using a home studio with sequencing soft- ware and samples are required for completion of assign- ments. The course does not include instruction in any specific software. Participants must already have adequate knowledge and resources to MIDI program short orchestral works and deliver these electronically. Reg# 378771 Plus, enjoy maximum flexibility—start anytime, with no admissions requirements. Fee: $699 (Exceptions apply to the Film Scoring Certificate.) No refund after 14 Apr. ❖ Remote Instruction Take the next step toward the career you’ve always wanted! 11 mtgs Thursday, 3-6pm, Apr. 1-June 10 Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. c Fletcher Beasley, composer for film, television, commer- cials, video games, and interactive exhibits who recently released Fictional Radio, an album of cinematic electronic For More Information music. 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MUSC X 483.2 MUSC X 448.171 Advanced Orchestration: The Business of Film Music Applied Techniques for the Studio 4.0 units and Scoring Stage Focusing on the vital business skills needed to build and 4.0 units maintain your career as a film and television composer, this Building on what was learned in Instrumentation and course features comprehensive coverage of current busi- Introduction to Orchestration, this course further explores ness and financial practices in the industry. You learn about the unique evocative capabilities of each musical instru- the role of agents, managers, and lawyers; making the most ment and examines their applications in regard to scoring advantageous deal; the role performing rights organizations to picture, considered from both the composer’s and such as ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC in the collection of public orchestrator’s perspective. Examine examples of effective performance royalties; and the responsibilities and proce- orchestration techniques using both classical score study dures in collecting royalties for your work. You also gain an and case studies from film scores. You also learn how to understanding of the difference in operating your business work with different types of sketches to create a profes- as a sole proprietor or as a corporation and in the legal sional quality score. Apply techniques by composing two issues surrounding composer contracts and liability. Brand- short pieces to be played in class: one incorporating instru- building is an important component of a successful career: ments from the woodwind, brass, and percussion families you study the philosophy of building your own brand as a and one incorporating instruments from the string family, film composer or as an assistant for another composer, and including harp. you explore the role of social media in the promotion of your Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of music notation and theory, brand. Collaboration issues are also discussed and include experience in music composition, and MUSC X 483.43 building your team and managing the work of others, com- Instrumentation and Introduction to Orchestration, or con- municating with your directors and producers, and working sent of instructor. Basic working knowledge of a music with contractors. Industry guest speakers share their The Business of Film Music notation program such as Sibelius is highly recommended expertise in these various areas and supplement extensive as students are required to produce and print music scores discussions and exercises. and instrumental parts for their assignments. Reg# 378921 Focusing on the vital business skills needed to build and maintain your career Reg# 379224 Fee: $699 as a film and television composer, this course features comprehensive coverage Fee: $1,999 No refund after 13 Apr. No refund after 8 Apr. ❖ Remote Instruction of current business and financial practices in the industry. ❖ Remote Instruction 11 mtgs 10 mtgs Wednesday, 7-10pm, Mar. 31-June 9 c What you can learn Wednesday, 6:30-10pm, Mar. 31-June 2 Brian Ralston, award-winning film/TV composer whose Uncover the role of agents, managers, Study the philosophy of building your Discounts cannot be applied to a portion of fees for this credits include the features Crooked Arrows and Awaken, • • course. starring Daryl Hannah, as well as additional music for and lawyers and how to make an own brand as a film composer including Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not season four of Angel. Mr. Ralston is one of the co-hosts advantageous­ deal the role of social media permitted. c ofSCOREcast, a popular industry-insider podcast for film and Delve into the process of collaboration Thom Sharp, Emmy Award-winning composer, arranger, TV composers. • Page 89. orchestrator, and conductor whose composition credits including building your team and com- include the television series Casper, Toonsylvania, The New MUSC X 498 municating with directors/producers Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, Advanced Film Scoring Workshop and Bonkers, as well as such films as Return of Jafar and 4.0 units For More Information The Land Before Time. This course will immerse you in the creative and logistical process of scoring a film. Topics include collaborating and (310) 825-9064 | entertainment.uclaextension.edu MUSC X 449.41 communicating with directors, dealing with temp scores, Recording, Mixing, and Editing learning how spotting sessions work, incorporating themes Techniques for Film Composers and variations, and overcoming creative roadblocks. In 4.0 units addition, you learn how to breathe life into your scores, how Geared towards film composers, this course teaches you to find your voice, and how to communicate beyond the UCLA Extension the basics of recording, mixing, and editing in the modern notes on the page when working with live ensembles. DAW environment. Topics include music pre-production, Instruction includes the opportunity to record your cues in signal flow and signal processing, how to create realistic a professional recording studio with live musicians. mock-ups, exploring the balance and context of a mix with Prerequisite(s): MUSC X 449.41 Recording, Editing, and Specializations special consideration given to genre-appropriate sound ­Mixing Techniques for Film Composers and MUSC X 483.1 mixing, delivery specifications (including stem mixes and Film Scoring on a Budget or consent of instructor. session interchange between DAWs), and the basics of Reg# 379198 music editing for a scored film and temp-tracked film Fee: $1,999 project. By course end, students learn the complete produc- No refund after 7 Apr. tion process from pre-production, recording, mixing, and ❖ Remote Instruction editing music to picture. 11 mtgs Prerequisite(s): Access to and proficiency in using a home Saturday, 1-4pm, Apr. 3-June 12 studio with sequencing software, and samples are required Discounts cannot be applied to a portion of fees for this for completion of assignments. The course does not include course. instruction in any specific software. Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not Reg# 379254 permitted. c Fee: $699 James Venable, whose feature film credits include Venom, No refund after 14 Apr. Scary Movie 5, Eurotrip, and Supercon. His score for Foster’s F Hybrid Home for Imaginary Friends earned him an Emmy nomina- 11 mtgs tion and an Annie Award, his third of four. Mr. Venable is also Thursday, 7-10pm, Apr. 1-June 10 known for his scores in animated television shows Power- Gain focused studies concentrated on in-demand skills sought by employers. puff Girls, Samurai Jack, and Clarence. Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. c & Fletcher Beasley, composer for film, television, commer- With UCLA Extension Specializations, Over 30+ specializations offered, cials, video games, and interactive exhibits who recently you can: including: released Fictional Radio, an album of cinematic electronic music. Mr. Beasley has worked with some of the top com- • Acquire specific, targeted skills in a Entertainment Industry posers in the film and television world, contributing writing, Fundamentals orchestration, and programming. focused area of study Damon Tedesco, recording engineer and music scoring Film Editing mixer who has worked on hundreds of films, television • Network with instructors series, and commercials. He has recorded and mixed music and students Music Supervision for a wide variety of projects, including Animaniacs, Looney And many more Tunes, Family Guy, American Dad among many others. • Complete them in one year

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Reg# 379274 Reg# 378784 Fee: $699 Fee: $699 No refund after 12 Apr. No refund after 12 Apr. ❖ Remote Instruction ❖ Remote Instruction 11 mtgs 11 mtgs Tuesday, 7-10pm, Mar. 30-June 8 Tuesday, 7-10pm, Mar. 30-June 8 c Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. c Gary Greenberg, attorney in the music industry whose Instructor to be announced clients include Jimmy Cliff and Kendrick Lamar’s producers. He wrote the American Bar Association handbook, How to Build and Manage an Entertainment Law Practice, and Music Business co-wrote the book Everything You’d Better Know About the Record Industry. MUSC X 448.81 Music Publishing: MUSC X 447.31 A Creative and Business Perspective The Insider’s Guide to Music Management 4.0 units 4.0 units This entry-level course is of interest to songwriters, bands, The music manager’s role is crucial to a musician’s career Music Business Certificate and producers but applicable to anyone who wants to learn success, yet very few people who enter the entertainment both the creative and business basics of music publishing industry have any idea what a manager does or how one from A-Z. You learn how to improve your chances for getting can help their career. This course is designed to explain the Winter is the perfect time to begin pursuing a Music Business Certificate! seen, heard, and signed. Topics include effective songs, management side of the music business. Find out what This program is for aspiring and established artists, producers, managers, broadcast quality recordings, and brand equity; how to music managers do, why they are important, and how to ensure that you’re not getting ripped off: United States avoid management pitfalls. Lectures, discussion, and songwriters, and publishers on the principles of the music industry in the areas copyright basics, copyright registration in Washington D.C. industry guests address topics such as when to get a of A&R, touring, marketing, legal issues, publishing, and artist management. and co-writer and producer splits; what music publishing manager, the role of the manager in the indie world, and companies can do for your career: song-plugging, managing music in the digital age. Don’t know where to begin? We recommend getting started with the advances, and copyright administration; how to make sense Reg# 378773 following courses. of publishing deals and copyright assignment: exclusive Fee: $699 songwriter agreements, co-publishing deals, and adminis- No refund after 11 Apr. tration agreements; how to get paid for your music and ❖ Remote Instruction MUSC X 447.31 The Insider’s Guide to MUSC X 484.31 Music Supervision for master recordings: mechanical royalties, performance 10 mtgs Music Management Film and Television royalties, synch fees, master-use fees, print royalties, new Monday, 6:30-10pm, Mar. 29-June 7 Discover all that it takes to be a successful Interested in the business and art of film electronic transmissions, and foreign sub-publishing mon- No meeting May 31. ies. You also learn how and when to join important music Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. c & music manager from finding out what and television music? Learn exactly what organizations and societies: ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, Sound Adam LaRue, a 20 year veteran of the industry, Mr. LaRue exactly they do, to avoiding management a music supervisor does by drawing on Exchange, and The Harry Fox Agency; and how to start your has marketed the album launches of Rancid, Mavis Staples, pitfalls, and understanding how managers the combined resources of the film and own publishing company: self-publishing, music libraries, Glen Hansard, Portugal The Man, Plain White T’s, At The work in the independent and digital space. television communities to marry music resource guides, and pitching your own music in film, TV, Drive-in at labels Epitaph, Anti, and Fearless Records. He games, advertising, corporate videos, movie trailers, and currently represents Jerry Harrison of the Talking Heads and Page 90. and moving images. DVD featurettes. No prior understanding of music publishing Modern Lovers. Page 91. is needed. MUSC X 448.80 Do-It-Yourself Reg# 379096 MUSC X 448.80 Music Marketing You do not need to be enrolled in a Fee: $699 Do-It-Yourself Music Marketing Learn the exhaustive process of DIY certificate to take a course. No refund after 2 Apr. 4.0 units m Online Of interest to DIY musicians, producers, managers, startup music sales and promotion from develop- Mar. 29-June 13 record label personnel, and anyone interested in learning ing your brand and identifying your vision Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. c & fundamental marketing concepts used by the most innova- all the way to promotions and publicity Optional recorded Zoom meetings may be held on tive companies today. You learn how to describe your vision; while creating your own customized, Wednesday nights. identify a market need; analyze your fans; learn from your Bobby Borg, major label, international, and DIY recording/ competitors; demo your products and services; set your low-budget marketing plan. touring artist with more than 25 years of experience in the marketing plan goals; and find the perfect mix of new Page 90. music business. He is a music business consultant, A&R marketing strategies ranging from branding, product, price, advisor to music supervisors and independent labels, and place, promotion, and marketing information systems. The the best-selling author of numerous music business books Internet, word-of-mouth, guerrilla marketing techniques, and articles. social media, mobile marketing, publicity, music licensing, For More Information Michael Eames, Michael Eames , composer, songwriter, live performing and touring, merchandising, face-to-face (310) 825-9064 | entertainment.uclaextension.edu/certificates/music-business author and music industry professional who founded the selling, sales promotions, radio, and sponsorships are all independent music publishing company PEN Music Group. addressed in course lectures, reading assignments, and Previously, Mr. Eames oversaw the international activities and discussions with industry guests. You are provided with the MUSC X 478.52 film & television department of Don Williams Music Group. opportunity to craft a customized, low-budget marketing plan of attack using step-by-step templates and to receive Composing Music for Video Games constructive criticism from the instructor and fellow stu- 4.0 units MUSC X 449.2 Screenwriting dents. At the end of the class, student teams are asked to Through weekly writing assignments and audio-visual Music Licensing: solve real-world marketing problems by presenting innova- demonstrations, you gain an understanding of the composi- Turning Talent into Dollars Courses tive solutions before a small panel of guest judges. tion techniques, organization, and delivery formats unique 4.0 units to the video game industry. Topics include in-game versus In today’s rapidly evolving music industry, licensing stands Reg# 379062 The UCLA Extension Writers’ Program cinematic scoring, budgeting and project management, out as one of the most stable ways to make money. Turning Fee: $699 offers more than 200 screenwriting contracts, technology tools for asset creation and process- your talent into dollars and cents requires an understanding No refund after 21 Apr. courses annually—onsite and online— ing, music engines and compositional techniques specific of how the licensing process works. This introductory course F Hybrid 8 mtgs as well as certificates in Feature Film to video game music, electronic music creation versus for entertainers, songwriters, producers, managers, music using live musicians, mixing, composing for different game supervisors, and music industry executives, examines the Apr. 8-May 29 Writing, Television Writing, and Film/ genres and audio formats, delivery of assets for different business issues associated with licensing rights in the music Thursday, 7-10pm, Apr. 8-May 27 TV Comprehensive; specialization console formats, and pitching for projects. Weekly composi- industry. Through lectures, case studies, and discussions This course includes both live, synchronous remote in Television Writers Fellowship tion assignments focus on writing original adaptive music with notable industry guests, instruction focuses on the instruction meetings and asynchronous online content. Refer to course syllabus for online session Prep; Pro-Series in Feature Film similar to works created for current games. business and legal aspects of licensing. Topics include Prerequisite(s): MUSC X 449.91 The Art and Craft of MIDI and/ detailed examination of the various types of licenses that details. c & and Television Pilot Writing; script or equivalent experience in music composition is required. apply to the music industry, rights and clearance issues, Bobby Borg, major label, international, and DIY recording/ consultations; and 3 screenwriting Students must have access to and working knowledge of applicable terms from publishing and record deals, typical touring artist with more than 25 years of experience in the competitions. a sequencing host software (Logic, Cubase, Pro Tools, etc.) representation arrangements, and negotiation and network- music business. He is a music business consultant, A&R and familiarity with how to export audio mixes of their ing strategies. By the end of the course, students understand advisor to music supervisors and independent labels, and This quarter’s screenwriting courses compositions into different audio formats. how to make the most of the myriad licensing opportunities the best-selling author of numerous music business books available in the music business and how to avoid problems and articles. begin on page 150. kkk associated with those opportunities. For more information­ call kkk Jeff Bonnett­ at (310) 206-1542. Enroll at uclaextension.edu or call (800) 825-9971 Entertainment 91

MUSC X 484.31 Reg# 378769 Music Supervision for Film and Television Fee: $699 4.0 units No refund after 9 Apr. m Save the Date Defining the role of the music supervisor by drawing on the Online combined resources of the film and television communities Apr. 5-June 13 to marry music and moving images, this course is for Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. c & UCLA Extension Certificate Graduation Ceremony anyone interested in the business and art of film and televi- Maurizio OttO De Togni, composer for commercials and TV, sion music. Lectures and discussion with guest speakers music/sound editor and producer. Mr. De Togni is an Apple Friday, June 25—a virtual event. present the principles and procedures of music supervision. Certified Master Trainer in Logic Pro and an Avid Certified Pro Past guest speakers have included composers, music Tools Expert instructor. His clients include Paramount Pic- supervisors, filmmakers, producers, music licensing repre- tures, Maroon 5’s James Valentine, and Jesse Carmichael. Make sure you’re eligible to take part! sentatives, and executives. Reg# 378785 MUSC X 479.12 For details, contact your Fee: $699 Introduction to Pro Tools certificate advisor. No refund after 14 Apr. 4.0 units ❖ Remote Instruction Ideal for those who have recently purchased Pro Tools and 11 mtgs have been working with the system for less than one year. Learn the foundational skills and working knowledge Thursday, 7-10pm, Apr. 1-June 10 c Eric Kalver, creative producer at Movers+Shakers working needed to perform basic Pro Tools operations, and begin on music for digital marketing. Previously, Mr. Kalver was your own projects or interface with others using Pro Tools. the music supervisor at Activision Blizzard where he over- Topics include system capabilities, navigation and display saw the music used in video games and marketing assets basics, understanding the edit and mix windows, making (commercials, trailers, and more) and a producer and music your first audio recording, making selections and playing supervisor at Music and Strategy. audio, using the editing modes and tools, importing audio and working with video files, using fades, managing audio clips, elastic audio, basic mixing concepts, introduction to Learn more about Extension Certificates at Music Production Real Time plug-ins, and an introduction to MIDI within Pro Tools. This course prepares you for the AVID certified Pro uclaextension.edu/programs MUSC X 451 Tools 101 exam. Prerequisite(s): Basic computer skills and basic audio Entrepreneurship for the Indie Artist technology concepts. Students must have access to their MUSC X 440 Reg# 378875 4.0 units own Mac or PC laptop with a minimum of 15 GB of free Create and Produce Your Own Fee: $699 Record-low album sales, industry lay-offs, and ever-evolv- space, a power adapter, and Pro Tools 12 or 2018 (installed No refund after 12 Apr. ing changes in technology can be disheartening for the Music Project and fully updated); external hard drive/audio interface/mic/ ❖ Remote Instruction aspiring artist looking to break into the business, but noth- 4.0 units midi keyboard are optional but recommended. Learn the ins and outs of the creative side of music produc- 11 mtgs ing could be further from the truth! There’s never been a Tuesday, 7-10pm, Mar. 30-June 8 better time to be a do-it-yourself artist, and this course Reg# 378768 tion. Classes are hands-on, real-world, intensive, and cover Fee: $699 such concepts as choosing musicians and finessing the best Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. c gives you the tools to assess what you can do yourself (and Darryl Swann, Grammy Award-winning independent record how) and when you should bring in the professionals. Many No refund after 9 Apr. performance out of artists. In this workshop-style class, you m Online are required to produce, mix, and master one music proj- producer and audio engineer who has worked with such musicians record and market their own music, but only a artists as Macy Gray, producer Rick Rubin, Mos Def, John handful actually monetize those efforts. Learn the impor- Apr. 5-June 13 ect—either a live band or a solo artist. Your project must Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. & incorporate live instruments as well as programmed instru- Frusciante of Red Hot Chili Peppers, Erykah Badu, and the tance of establishing a brand and how to harness the power c Black Eyed Peas of the Internet to generate awareness and excitement Maurizio OttO De Togni, composer for commercials and TV, ments. The course is personalized to help each student around your music. Topics include creating a business plan music/sound editor and producer. Mr. De Togni is an Apple explore the full potential of creating and producing their Certified Master Trainer in Logic Pro and an Avid Certified Pro music. Topics include pre-production, recording using Pro MUSC X 404.4 for yourself and your brand, forming a marketing campaign, Crafting Great Lyrics: deciding on distribution options, optimizing sales through Tools Expert instructor. His clients include Paramount Pic- Tools or Logic, getting great vocal performances through targeted use of social media tracking tools, building a fan tures, Maroon 5’s James Valentine, and Jesse Carmichael. microphone techniques, recording and mixing techniques, A Songwriting Workshop base through gigging and merchandise, publishing and mastering, and budgeting. Near the end of the course, your 4.0 units licensing, and the latest developments in promotion—all on MUSC X 441.3 projects are played and critiqued in class. Of interest to beginning, as well as more experienced song- a shoestring budget. Instruction features guest speakers, Audio Recording Theory Prerequisite(s): MUSC X 441.3 Audio Recording Theory. writers, this course offers a fun, supportive, and inspirational who work in various facets of the industry, to bring real- 4.0 units Students must have access to a Pro Tools or Logic system writing workshop environment. Instruction focuses on three world perspective to the topics. Specifically tailored to independent artists, this course and must be proficient in either of these systems. equally important and interrelated aspects of songwriting: form, theme, and content. Each week, students perform Reg# 378772 presents a practical and effective introduction to the theory, Reg# 379220 art, and craft of sound recording. Instruction covers the Fee: $699 practical exercises and write lyrics to strengthen their Fee: $699 songwriting skills. Exercises are designed to focus storytell- No refund after 12 Apr. basics of audio, acoustics, and electronics, as well as the No refund after 13 Apr. ❖ ing, and to expand on rhyming while adding specificity and ❖ Remote Instruction theory and operation of the most commonly used signal Remote Instruction processors, audio consoles, monitor loudspeakers, and 11 mtgs color to songs. Hit songs, by such writers as Taylor Swift, The 11 mtgs Beatles, Ed Sheeran, and Bruno Mars provide templates for Tuesday, 7-10pm, Mar. 30-June 8 & microphones and their application to the digital audio Wednesday, 7-10pm, Mar. 31-June 9 c workstation production process. Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. commercial lyric writing. Ultimately, each participant’s lyrics Hunter Scott, founder and Head of Marketing and Publicity c are evaluated by the hit song formula: to entertain, to tell the Reg# 378770 Danny Echevarria, music producer, audio engineer, and at TREND, a full-service public-relations firm focusing on truth, and to connect with your audience. press outreach, lifestyle branding, and social media man- Fee: $699 composer for film, television and advertisements. His credits Reg# 379009 agement for musicians and industry professionals. In No refund after 2 Apr. include music for Taco Bell, Disney, and Pac Sun commer- Fee: $699 addition, Mr. Scott serves as Head of Brand Development at m Online cials as well as score mixing for the upcoming feature We Mar. 29-June 13 Broke Up. Mr. Echevarria is also a writer and content creator No refund after 11 Apr. High Q Digital, a social media marketing company. c ❖ Michael Vail Blum, award-winning producer/music engi- for The Pro Audio Files. Remote Instruction MUSC X 480 neer. Mr. Blum engineered several LPs for Madonna and 11 mtgs worked with artists such as Pink Floyd, Bryan Ferry, and MUSC X 448.14B Monday, 7-10pm, Mar. 29-June 7 Introduction to Logic Pro Saturday, 9am-12pm, May 15 4.0 units Kenny Loggins. He produced platinum artist Anastacia in The Art and Craft of Music Mixing his own Titan Recording Studio and discovered, recorded, 4.0 units No meeting May 31. Logic Pro is a professional music production program that Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. combines composition, notation, and audio production and produced Kelly Clarkson. Learn the art and craft of mixing music as it applies to the c Mark Winkler, platinum-selling lyricist and songwriter who facilities. Of interest to songwriters, composers, audio pro- many creative and technical considerations involved in has written for such artists as Dianne Reeves, Nancy Wilson, ducers, and audio engineers, this course introduces you to mixing records. All aspects of mixing are covered, from root Dee Dee Bridgewater, and Liza Minnelli, and has written or the primary features and basic user interface of Logic Pro principles to specialized techniques of established mixers. co-written songs for five musicals, including Naked Boys X. Using your own Mac, you walk through the process of Also covered are in-depth explorations of various audio Singing!, Bark!, Too Old for the Chorus, and Play It Cool. Mr. creating an actual song, from recording, producing a Virtual plug-ins, hardware, monitors and room treatment, sound- Winkler just produced a CD for legendary artists Houston Drum track, editing audio with Flex Time and Pitch, and replacing, tuning and nudging elements when needed, Person and Barbara Morrison. His last CD of mostly original recording/editing/arranging of MIDI sequences and Apple printing the mix, analog vs. digital, and the Mastering pro- tunes, Sweet Spot, was voted one of the Top 5 Vocal CDs by Loops to digital effects processing using virtual amps and m ONLINE COURSE, page 5. cess and how it now relates to new playback levels for Jazz Times magazine. pedals, Logic remote on the iPad, automation, and mixing. streaming platforms. HYBRID COURSE, page 5. This course prepares you for the Apple Certification exam. g kkk Prerequisite(s): Basic computer skills and basic audio WEB-ENHANCED COURSE, page 5. technology concepts. Students must have access to their c own Mac computer with a minimum of 15 GB of free space, v REMOTE INSTRUCTION, page 5. a power adapter, and Logic Pro X 10.4 and above (installed and fully updated); external hard drive/audio interface/mic/ & TEXTBOOK REQUIRED midi keyboard are optional but recommended. C kkk UC CREDIT, page 6.