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

The Art and Craft of Film Editing

Explore the aesthetics and craftsmanship necessary to edit film successfully including the artistry of editing performance, pacing, action, and continuity through lectures, discussion and viewing exercises.

The Art and Craft of MIDI

Learn to bring your electronic realizations of your demos and scores to more vivid life through take-home assignments, and learn to produce sample-based cues that sound more musical and realistic.

The Art and Craft of Music Mixing

Learn the art and craft of mixing music as it applies to the many creative and technical considerations involved in "mixing" by exploring a new genre of music each week that is mixed from start to finish.

The Art of Counterpoint

This course is designed for all those who wish to develop a foundation in the craft of composition regardless of stylistic differences through the study of counterpoint.

The Art of Lens Selection for Cinematography

In this hands-on workshop held at a professional studio, students explore the creative and technical dimensions of lens choice in cinematography. The experience is an opportunity to experiment, take risks, and discover the storytelling potential of lens choice.