Entertainment Courses & Certificates

Study in the entertainment capital of the world.

Direct a movie. Score a film. Learn how to make it in Hollywood.

UCLA Extension's Entertainment Studies programs are recognized worldwide.

Our students, faculty, and alumni have won Oscars, Emmys, and Grammys. Our instructors are professionals in the entertainment industry. They will guide you, help you hone your skills, give you up to the minute advice, and open doors to industry connections.

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Entertainment

Courses

From Buzz to Binge: How Creative Teams Build Assets that Drive Demand

How do the best creative minds craft trailers and spots that don’t just promote - but captivate? Executives from Fox Sports, Tubi Media Group, Fox Entertainment, and The TDC Agency reveal the secrets behind some of the most talked-about and successful campaigns in entertainment and sports. The panel discussion will be followed by a networking reception.

From Script to Screen to Stream, and Everything in Between: AI and the New Cinema Frontier

In this high-impact masterclass Anna Elizabeth James, celebrated writer-director-producer of the global Netflix hits Deadly Illusions and Held Hostage in My House, guides participants through the complete journey of taking an independent feature film from concept to worldwide streaming success. Ideal for writers, directors, producers, and multidisciplinary artists, this masterclass provides both inspiration and a practical roadmap in an industry defined by streaming disruption, technological change, and unprecedented opportunity for independent voices.

Fundamentals of Conducting: From the Symphony to the Scoring Stage

Learn the fundamentals of conducting from a professional film and concert conductor with practice focusing on baton technique, cueing, and other aspects. Work with live professional musicians to practice skills learned.

Hands-On Professional Grip, Electric & Cinematography Intensive

A two-weekend intensive on the role of gaffers and grips on a professional set, taught by top Hollywood grips and gaffers on an MBS soundstage. Work hands-on with the latest lighting and grip technology, shaping light and operating dollies, on a professional soundstage with first-hand access to insights from top industry professionals.

Harmony I: Crash Course in Composing for Tonal Music

Introduce yourself to the power and nuance of harmony, study its use in classical symphonies, gain a foundational understanding of harmony, and create your own compositions emulating the harmonic lessons learned.