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The Arts
Events
Visual Arts Open House
Tuesday, November 30, 12–1pm Register here: uclaextension.edu/uxdesigninfosession
Horticulture Program Information Session
Free Online Saturday, February 5, 9:30–11am For more infomation: uclaextension.edu/horticultureinfo
The 2022 Writers Studio: Home Edition
Fully online courses blending live in-person meetings and offline activities Thursday–Sunday, February 24–27 The conference features daily guest speakers and a keynote presentation by an industry professional of note. Our instructors will strive to preserve the unique classroom experience while ensuring students remain engaged, active, and connected to one another throughout the four days of learning. Visit uclaextension.edu/writers-studio.
Instructor Spotlight
Jameel Roberts
Instructor, Entertainment Mr. Roberts is a platinum-selling producer, songwriter, composer/arranger, and instrumentalist. His songwriting and arranging were featured on Ariana Grande’s Grammy® nominated Album of the Year, Thank U, Next. Mr. Roberts also co-produced and wrote “Good Kisser” for Usher, garnering a Grammy® nomination for Best R&B song.
Fields of Study
Architecture & Interior Design Design & Arts Entertainment Landscape Architecture & Horticulture Writers’ Program
The Arts
New and Popular Programs and Offerings
ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN Introduction to iPad Drawing for Designers and Architects
If you love to design and sketch by hand but have been wondering if an iPad could help update those talents, then join us to explore the special powers of the iPad for earlystage concept development. We’ll cover how Morpholio Trace and Procreate can help you update your talents, restore hand sketching to its rightful place in the modern digital office, and even make drawing fun again.
ENTERTAINMENT Film Scoring Certificate
One of the top film scoring programs in the world, our certificate program gives students the opportunity 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 essential creative, business, and technical skills. By the program’s end, participants have composed and produced pieces suitable for their professional reels. After completing one quarter, certificate students are eligible for the bi-annual BMI/Jerry Goldsmith Film Scoring Scholarship competition. New Course in Directing
Understanding the Story: Script Analysis for Directors
FILM TV X 479.03; Instructor: Peter Lauer The director’s job is to translate the script to the screen. From the first script reading to locking picture and sound in postproduction to promoting your project, script analysis informs your every conversation and decision. In this workshop, learn to read and interpret a script in depth, focus creativity on the cinematic opportunities of storytelling, and organize and communicate ideas clearly and effectively to your actors and your crew. Through examples at various stages of production, practical exercises, and scene work, discover the power of script analysis to unlock creativity and develop a thorough grasp of the material you are directing.
Redesigned Course in Songwriting Elements of Hit Songwriting
MUSC X 401.5; Instructor: Jameel Roberts Designed for both musicians and lyricists, this hands-on introduction to the craft of songwriting focuses on collaboration and emphasizes the elements that make up a successful song and the completion of a marketable demo. Gain an understanding of structure to groove, covering the different approaches for writing rock, pop, alternative, blues, R&B, hip-hop, and country. Practice creating and developing a hook, learn where to place it, how to set it up, and how to exploit it within different types of song structure. Guest speakers include recording artists, producers, managers, record company executives, and A&R personnel.
Explore all of our courses and programs at:
uclaextension.edu
The Arts
New and Popular Programs and Offerings
Study horticulture from anywhere 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.
Indoor Plants: Care and Maintenance
Get an introduction to the fundamentals of growing plants indoors. Learn how to identify your unique indoor environment, how to choose appropriate and healthy plants, and how to create a maintenance schedule for plant success.
VISUAL ARTS The You in UX: What do you want to know about UX?
Whether you’re a career changer, designer, engineer, information architect, writer, educator, sociologist, or entrepreneur who wants to incorporate user experience into their current career, learn more about UX at our information session on December 7, 12–1 pm.
WRITERS’ PROGRAM
2022 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 two pro-series courses offered this winter 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. Each pro-series participant also receives written feedback from a reputable industry professional, discounted certificate enrollment fees, and more. Winter Quarter programs are Feature Feature Film Pro-Series, instructed by Catherine Marciniak, and TV Pilot Writing Pro-Series, instructed by Phil Kellard. The deadline to apply is December 6 at 10am PT.
Written Communication Courses
The Writer’s Program is thrilled to launch its new program, 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 practical applications of writing in careers. Our winter offerings include WRITCOM 701.1E Writing with Confidence, instructed by Daniel Jaffe; WRITCOM X 401 Clear and Descriptive Writing, instructed by Jessica Barksdale Inclán; and WRITCOM X 402 Persuasive Writing, instructed by Carlos Allende Gonzalez. Stay tuned for more information and additional courses in upcoming quarters.
Explore all of our courses and programs at:
uclaextension.edu
Graduate Spotlights
“I really enjoyed my experience in the Horticulture program, academically and personally. I went into this with a desire to increase my knowledge about horticulture so I could get my dream job and I credit the fact I got the job to my being in this program and taking part in the opportunity to intern at UCLA’s Botanical Garden.” — Ashley Franke, Horticulture Certificate Graduate
“What brought me to the UX Certificate program at UCLAx was the interest in boot camps and certification programs available for people like me to change careers. Personally, I wanted to take my time to strengthen my design fundamentals with the year long program at UCLAx compared to shorter certifications.” — Larry Nguyen,
Recent User Experience Certificate Graduate
Career Spotlight
What does a Developmental Editor Do?
Developmental editing is a form of writing support that comes into play before or during the production of a publishable manuscript. As explained by Scott Norton in his book Developmental Editing: a Handbook for Freelancers, Authors, and Publishers, developmental editing involves “significant structuring or restructuring of a manuscript’s discourse.” Developmental editors are a type of language professional. — Scott Eagan, Writers’ Program Instructor
Instructor Spotlight
Thomas Dillmann
Instructor, Visual Arts Mr. Dillmann has over 20 years of experience in user experience, information architecture, research design, and product design and management. Mr. Dillman has held positions at the NFL, Disney, Fandango, and interactive agencies and startups. He also worked for clients such as the State of Washington, Microsoft, General Motors, Sony, Hilton, and several major television networks.
