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The Arts
New and Popular Programs and Offerings
ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN Master of Interior Architecture
Have you dreamed of becoming an interior designer or do you want to take your design career to the next level? Design your career at UCLA Extension. Created for the working professional, the online Master of Interior Architecture Program can be pursued on a part-time basis and incorporates the highest standards of practice, empowering students to build a first-rate professional portfolio of large-scale projects to demonstrate superior design and technical ability.
ENTERTAINMENT
New
Post-Production Certificate
The Certificate Program in Post-Production provides practical education and professional development for people who want to transition into a career as a film, TV, documentary, and/or new media editor. The certificate will train students in industry standard software, equipping them with editing skills in sound and image, as well as introducing them to color correction and special effects. Upon completion, they will be prepared to work as assistant editors, editors, and assistants in post-production facilities.
Music Business Certificate
This certificate serves both aspiring and established music industry executives, artists, producers, managers, songwriters, and publishers. Learn the principles of the music industry in the areas of A&R, touring, marketing, legal issues, publishing, and artist management, and how to navigate this dynamic, ever-changing industry.
Film Scoring Certificate
One of the top film scoring programs in the world, the Film Scoring Certificate gives students opportunities to score cues for films, television shows, and video games. Instruction emphasizes maximizing a project’s budget by composing music both electronically using MIDI and using professional union musicians. Students learn the essential creative, business and technical skills needed for a successful career in film scoring. By the program end, participants have composed and produced many pieces suitable for their professional reels.
Directing Certificate
With a focus on independent filmmaking, students learn the art and craft of directing. Our instructors mentor students in the role of story, directing actors, and the aesthetics of filmmaking, as well as the practical responsibilities of the director. Using their own equipment, students work hands-on in directing workshops. Beginning with simple exercises, students progress to directing their original short film and can enter the UCLAxFilmFest competition and network with peers and industry professionals. Courses are offered both in person and remote.
Study horticulture from anywhere in the world with our new online program. With a focus on Southern California, students learn proper horticulture techniques, principles, and science that equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully grow and care for plants and their environments.
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The Arts
New and Popular Programs and Offerings
VISUAL ARTS The You in UX
Should user experience be a part of your career portfolio? Learn about the UX marketplace and how it can become a new career or enhance your current one.
Design a Brilliant Career
For those considering a meaningful career in visual communication or how to take your design career goals from lackluster to brilliant.
WRITERS’ PROGRAM Written Communication Courses
Enhance Your Writing Skills for Work and Everyday Life The Writers’ Program is thrilled to present its new program in Written Communication. These courses focus on practical applications of writing in daily life: clear expression of ideas, writing persuasively, editing communication for clarity and brevity, and using writing in careers. Our summer offerings include WRITCOM X 401 Clear and Descriptive Writing, taught by Jessica Barksdale; WRITCOM X 402 Persuasive Writing, taught by Carlos Allende; WRITCOM X 404 Editing, Proofreading, and Reviewing, and WRITCOM 702.1E Résumé Writing Basics, both taught by Scott Eagan. Stay tuned for more information and additional courses in upcoming quarters.
2023 Pro-Series Workshops (Feature Film or TV Pilot)
If you have the talent, passion, and determination necessary to produce professional-quality work, apply for one of three pro-series courses offered this winter, which run for 6–9 months. Each of these advanced workshops is limited to eight writers and requires submission of a feature-length screenplay or a television pilot. In addition to instruction, each proseries participant receives written feedback from a reputable industry professional, discounted certificate enrollment fees, and more. The deadline to apply is on December 12 at 10am PT.
Writers’ Program Pro-Series Courses
Feature Film Pro-Series: Online/Low Residency. A 9-month course. Instructor: Donald Martin Designed for screenwriters committed to beginning a new screenplay through to the final polish and includes a 4-day live residency on Zoom. TV Pilot Writing Pro Series: Remote Instruction. A 6-month course. Instructor: Phil Kellard Designed for television writers committed to beginning a new one-hour or half-hour pilot script through to the final polish while meeting live weekly on Zoom.
The 2023 Writers Studio
Push aside the demands and deadlines of daily life, and dive into your writing at the Writers Studio. During 4 intensive days, you learn and write in a workshop equivalent to a 10-week Writers’ Program course. Select one workshop from a choice of 10, each taught by a Writers’ Program instructor who is also an accomplished screenwriter, novelist, short fiction writer, editor, or creative nonfiction writer. The conference features an opening reception, daily industry guest speakers, a Saturday Book Sale, and complimentary coffee and snacks available throughout the day. Visit uclaextension.edu/writers-studio.
The Write Process Podcast
The Write Process podcast is back for Season 5, inviting writers to tell us the good, the bad, and the ugly about writing their completed projects. This season features Tembi Locke, Iris Yamashita, María Amparo Escandón, Lou Mathews, Grace Perry, and more. New episodes drop every two weeks beginning July 30, available free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and SoundCloud.
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