ENTERTAINMENT STUDIES Certificates in: Entertainment Studies Acting Cinematography Directing Development Independent Producing Producing The Business and Management of Entertainment Film Scoring Independent Music Production The Music Business MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR INTRODUCTION Welcome to UCLA Extension Entertainment Studies! We believe the best way for people to learn Los Angeles – the creative capital of the world, TABLE OF CONTENTS is from industry experts, through training and home of the entertainment industry. and hands-on experience. 3 Introduction UCLA Extension – providing accessible, flexible, From acting to film scoring — and everything in between — UCLA Extension affordable, and relevant professional training. Why UCLA Extension continues its long tradition of excellence in educational opportunities for those Add these together and the result is a comprehensive 4 Entertainment Studies pursuing a profession in the entertainment fields. Our balance of theory and array of educational opportunities in the entertainment practice is ideal for those who want to apply their newly acquired skills to their CERTIFICATES industry that you can shape to fit your goals. You job (or project) fast. And we’ve created flexible choices and numerous options can take just one course, or enroll in a complete certificate program. We offer Entertainment Studies when it comes to short-term study. 11 certificates in the areas of film, television and music, with more than 70 6 courses each quarter. 8 Acting Entertainment is a business of contacts, and our programs offer you the opportunity Cinematography to form and nurture the networks that are necessary for a successful entertainment 10 career. This is one of the many areas where our program excels in terms of real- Directing world value. You’ll also meet many high-level professionals, along with their guest 12 Director Gavin Hood on the set of Summit Entertainment's, a Lionsgate speakers, who share practical advice on what it’s like working in entertainment 14 Development company, Ender's Game. Photo: Richard Foreman Jr., SMPSP today. Certificate students also have access to internship opportunities that often provide a “foot in the door” that’s difficult to obtain otherwise. 16 Independent Producing “Whenever I feel insecure, 2 3 We emphasize self-reliance, and believe all you need is a willingness to work hard, 18 Producing a desire to learn, and UCLA Extension’s caliber of expert guidance to develop your talent. Our industry professionals are here to help you achieve all your creative The Business and Management I have, and will, goals. You’ll learn how best to create, produce and promote your entertainment 20 of Entertainment project – be it a movie, web series, business plan, album or film score – using the resources you have at your disposal. 22 Film Scoring We look forward to welcoming you to UCLA Extension as you create your future 24 Independent Music Production go back and take in the world of entertainment. The Music Business Sincerely, 26 another course.” 28 Sneak Preview — Oscar winner (UCLA Extension alumnus) Gavin Hood, writer/director, Ender’s Game, Tsotsi (Best Foreign Language Screenwriting at Film), director of Rendition and X-Men Origins: Wolverine 30 the Writers’ Program For general inquiries Pascale Cohen-Olivar, UCLA Extension Entertainment Studies Program Director - Entertainment Studies Get Started 31 (310) 825-9064 [email protected] entertainment.uclaextension.edu WHY ENTERTAINMENT STUDIES AT UCLA EXTENSION? Hollywood Roots Run Deep Extension’s Entertainment Studies programs are recognized worldwide. Our instructors have won Oscars, Emmys and Grammys. They guide you and help hone your skills, giving you access to the industry connections and established relationships they’ve developed over the years. Our certificates are specifically designed for working adults (and students) who want a real-world education, combined with the integrity and quality of a curriculum approved by the UCLA Academic Senate. You’ll also benefit from the added stamp of approval that comes with having UCLA Extension on your résumé. Flexible, affordable, fast-track Designed to accommodate the schedules of busy adults, our courses are primarily held in the evenings, on weekends, and online. You complete your studies at your own pace. You can take a single course or can complete a structured certificate program in as little as nine months, or up to three years. Admission is open to anyone, and no degree or prior training is required (except for the Certificate in Film Scoring). 4 5 Benefits: “ By hiring actual experienced professionals, • More than 250 courses offered every year • 11 specialized certificates the instruction transcends • More than 150 professional instructors • Numerous high-level guest speakers share practical advice and insights purely ‘academic’ education, • Affordable certificate program tuition and exposes students to the nitty-gritty • Flexible evening, weekend, and online courses of the good, the bad, and the ugly of the business.” • Selection of online courses (including a fully online certificate program in Independent Producing) FUN FACT: — Grammy Award-winning producer, UCLA Extension instructor, Darryl Swann • Open admissions policy — no degree required for any of our programs UCLA Extension’s very first class (“Modern (Certificate in Film Scoring requires prior music education) Drama”) was held in 1917 at the Mary Clark • Field trips to professional production and post-production facilities Memorial Home in Downtown L.A. Mary Clark • Student services, resources, and support was grandmother of L.A. Philharmonic founder • Exclusive networking opportunities William Andrews Clark, Jr. (1944-47). ENTERTAINMENT STUDIES Shape our program to suit your needs. Explore Foundation Courses (16 units) Development (4 units) careers in filmmaking, content creation, acting, Course No. Title Units Course No. Title Units directing, and producing. Be exposed to all areas X 404 Pre-Production and Production for Film and Television 4 X 476.22 Story Analysis for Film and Television 4 and sectors of the entertainment industry. X 404A Post-Production for Film and Television 4 X 476.242 Understanding Genre: How to Develop a Hollywood Classic 4 Your interests are multi-faceted; so are we. X 403.31 The Business of Entertainment 4 X 476.244 Story Development Workshop: Crafting Your Original Story 4 This program is open to enrollment in any quarter X 476.581 The Language of Filmmaking 4 X 476.894 Introduction to Feature Film Development 4 for both domestic and F-1 visa students. Core Required Courses (20 units) Producing (4 units) Approximate Certificate Tuition: $8,400 Students complete a minimum of 20 units by taking 1 course from each of the 5 Course No. Title Units Approximate Cost of Books & Materials: $550 disciplines listed below. Sample required courses in each category include: X 475 Producing Commercials for All Platforms: 4 Certificate Candidacy Fee: $200 A Practical Workshop Certificate Enrollment Number: CF541 Acting (4 units) X 476.6 Low-Budget Filmmaking 4 Duration: 1 year (full-time course of study) to 3 years Course No. Title Units X 478.13A The Art of Line Producing 4 Unit Requirement: 48 X 406.51 Acting for the Non-Professional 4 X 478.733 Producing Documentaries 4 X 407.42 Inside Stanislavski: Applications for the Screen Actor 4 X 403.34 Entertainment Financing: 4 X 407.45 Acting Workshop: The Meisner Technique 4 From First $ to Distribution of Profits X 407.5 Acting Techniques: The Fundamentals 4 X 403.61 Marketing and Distributing Independent Films 4 X 410.3 Acting for the Camera I 4 across All Platforms X 422.12 Voice and Movement for the Screen Actor 4 Electives (12 units) 6 Cinematography (4 units) Students complete 12 elective units from the selections in Acting, 7 Course No. Title Units Cinematography, Directing, Development, or Producing or other courses X 478.27A Introduction to Cinematography 4 numbered X 400-X 499 from the Entertainment Studies and/or the Writers’ X 478.27B Visualization and Exposure 4 Program film and television writing curriculum. New electives are added X 478.282 The Craft of the Cinematographer 4 regularly. Course scheduling and fees subject to change without notice. X 478.436 Composition and Framing for the Motion Picture Camera 4 X 479.302 Becoming Camera-Savvy: 4 A Workshop for Today’s Filmmakers Directing (4 units) Course No. Title Units FUN FACT: X 475.44 Directing Actors for the Screen 4 Double Indemnity, 1944 X 476.95 Directing Workshop I: Composition and Movement 4 First known reference to UCLA Extension X 476.95B Directing Workshop II: Storytelling 4 in pop culture history was in the ‘40s film X 476.39 Making Your First Short Film 4 noir classic. X 478.9 The Craft of the Director 4 Cast: Barbara Stanwyck, Fred MacMurray, and Edward G. Robinson; nominated for 7 Academy Awards. ACTING Designed for those who want to pursue an acting Foundation Courses (8 units) career in film, television, commercials and digital Course No. Title Units media. After taking foundation courses, hone your X 404 Pre-Production and Production for Film and Television 4 performance, auditioning, and improvisation skills X 404A Post-Production for Film and Television 4 under the guidance of acting professionals. You have ample opportunity to perform in front of the camera Required Acting Courses (32 units) and learn the practical business skills needed to Course No. Title Units succeed in the industry. X 407.5 Acting Techniques: The