Entertainment
Entertainment
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
FILM TV 804.2
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.
FILM TV X 408.1
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.
FILM TV X 478.737
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.
THEATER X 407.42
Stanislavski and the Modern Actor
Learn the historic Stanislavski acting method combining the physical and emotional spheres to build an authentic character and true inner life, as well as how this method becomes the basis of many other acting techniques.
MGMT X 402.32
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.