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

Short Cuts: Editing Dynamic Promotional Videos

Students will utilize the skills learned to create short form content that will serve as a calling card to prepare them for jobs as a short form audio-visual editor for the entertainment industry.

Sneak Preview: Contemporary Films and Filmmakers

Go to exclusive secret screenings for new films before they are released – from the comfort and safety of your home! There will be engaging conversations with A-list guests and the moderator with insight into the making of each film as well as the current state of the filmmaking industry.

Social Media Video Strategy: Creating Content for Short-Form Video Platforms

Learn how to design and produce structured short‑form vertical video for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Study how algorithm‑driven, interest‑based distribution works while developing a content persona and repeatable video series. Create, publish, and analyze an original one‑ to three‑minute video using industry‑relevant production and analytics practices.

Sports Documentary Production: Storytelling, Strategy, and Market Realities

This course explores the sports documentary and docu-series space through both a creative and commercial lens.

Starting Your Own Entertainment Production Company

A practical primer on starting a business, staying in business, and thriving, whether in motion pictures, television, or another entertainment industry venture.