This program is perfect for...
- Individuals seeking creative producer jobs in film and television
- Learners interested in entertainment development positions
- Professionals pursuing careers as entertainment acquisition executives
- Entertainment industry insiders seeking to expand their expertise in development
What you can learn.
- Become familiar with the development cycle and how it affects production
- Understand and develop compelling stories
- Learn how to write coverage
- Discuss how to make a project attractive to potential buyers
Prepare for a career in development for film and TV.
The UCLA Extension Film and TV Development Certificate program is ideal for those interested in becoming development or acquisitions executives and creative producers.
Students will learn skills to prepare for entry-level positions in the industry, including how to write coverage, develop compelling stories, and make a project attractive to potential buyers.
Duration:1 year (full-time pace) to 3 years
Unit Requirement:48
GPA Requirement:minimum 3.0 for certificate completion
Courses
Click below to view the required and elective courses, if applicable, for this program.
Required Courses
Pre-Production and Production for Film and Television
FILM TV X 404
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Post-Production for Film and Television
FILM TV X 404A
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
The Language of Filmmaking
FILM TV X 476.581
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Marketing and Distributing Independent Films Across All Platforms
MGMT X 403.61
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Story Analysis for Film and Television
FILM TV X 476.22
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Understanding Genre: How to Develop a Hollywood Classic
FILM TV X 476.242
Typically Offered: Winter, Summer
Story Development Workshop: Crafting Your Original Story
FILM TV X 476.244
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Introduction to Feature Film Development
FILM TV X 476.894
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Elective Courses
Complete 3 electives (12 units) from courses numbered X 400-499 in Film and TV, Screenwriting, or Music. Below is a list of suggested electives.
Suggested Electives
Television Development: From Idea to Small Screen
FILM TV X 479.482
Developing Your Short Film
FILM TV X 476.243
Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Summer
Legal Primer for the Entertainment Business
MGMT X 403.01
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Marketing Entertainment: Strategies for the Global Marketplace
MGMT X 476.99
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Entertainment Financing: From First $ to Distribution of Profits
MGMT X 403.34
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
A World of International Filmmaking
FILM TV X 431
Typically Offered: Winter
Inside the World of Film Acquisitions: How to Sell Your Project to Hollywood
FILM TV X 439
Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
Starting Your Own Entertainment Production Company
MGMT X 402.32
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Film and Television Internship
FILM TV X 499.2
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
PLAN YOUR STUDIES
Prerequisites
The following course should be completed within the first 2 quarters of study:
- FILM TVX 404 Pre-Production and Production for Film and Television
The following courses should be taken prior to X 476.244 Story Development Workshop: Crafting Your Original Story.
- FILM TV X 476.22 Story Analysis for Film and Television
- FILM TV X 476.894 Introduction to Feature Film Development
Estimated Cost Breakdown
All courses in this program are paid for individually, unless otherwise noted. An application form is required to establish candidacy in this program. From the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application and pay the application fee if applicable.
Application & Candidacy Fee
200.00
Estimated Program Tuition
8940.00
Estimated program textbook/materials
550.00
*The Application & Candidacy Fee establishes your candidacy in the program for a period of time covering normal progress toward completion and may allow you to access a variety of program benefits.
Internships
Available
**Federal Financial Aid Gainful Employment Disclosures
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An internship in film and television can provide you with practical experience in a variety of job functions. Certificate students must complete a minimum of 12 units of program curriculum (3 courses) before completing the application for approval to enroll in aninternship.
Learn More
This certificate is approved for international students (F-1 student visa).
Students participating in courses offered solely by UCLA Extension must meet English Language Requirements. Any international student interested in taking classes on UCLA’s main campus must adhere to the English Requirements outlined for UCLA courses.
Learn more:
International Students: How to Apply
Contact Us
Speak to a program representative. Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.
310-825-9064
entertainmentstudies@uclaextension.edu
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