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

Copyright Law in the Entertainment Industry

A general overview of intellectual property rights with a focus on copyright law and its role in the film, music, and digital online industries, including such related areas as celebrity endorsements and branding.

Crafting Great Lyrics: A Songwriting Workshop

Of interest to beginners as well as more experienced songwriters, this course offers a supportive and inspirational writing workshop environment focusing on three interrelated aspects of songwriting: form, theme, and content.

Crafting Story With AI

Explore the dynamic relationship between AI and screenwriting, highlighting the importance of using AI as a tool to complement and amplify a writer's vision.

Create and Produce Your Own Music Project

Through intensive, hands-on, real-world classes, learn the ins-and-outs of the creative side of music production from performing to producing.

Creating and Developing Your Solo Show

Discover how to transform your personal stories, experiences, and creative ideas into a compelling solo performance. Designed for aspiring performers, writers, and storytellers, this course explores the fundamentals of developing an original one-person show, from identifying a story worth telling to bringing it to life on stage.