12 Short courses offered by the university

Write feature film and TV scripts, and learn about production in this comprehensive Screenwriting - Film and TV Comprehensive programme at UCLA Extension designed primarily for international students who want to study in the entertainment capital of the world.

Develop essential tools for working as a cinematographer. The Cinematography program at UCLA Extension will provide a thorough understanding of current cinematography and camera techniques.

This Music Business program at UCLA Extension will help you gain the knowledge to tackle the rapidly evolving music industry.

Ignite your creativity and prepare for a career in graphic design in the Design Communication Arts certificate from UCLA Extension. Learn how to think like a designer while developing the visual literacy needed to thrive in a professional setting. Feel confident in your skills through portfolio reviews, a capstone course, mentorship and internship opportunities.

Take your performance, improvisation and auditioning skills to the next level with this Acting program at UCLA Extension.

In this Film Scoring certificate at UCLA Extension you will learn the craft and business of creating original music for film, tv and more through hands-on practice.

The Interior Design - Foundation Level program at UCLA Extension provides beginners with a fundamental education in the field of interior architecture.

Master the art of filmmaking. This Directing program at UCLA Extension will teach the craft of directing through producing an original short film.

The Film and TV Development Certificate program at UCLA Extension provides the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and sell your film and television ideas.

Learn the ins and outs of independent music production, covering the creative and marketing aspects of the business in this certificate program in Independent Music Production at UCLA Extension.

Prepare for a career as an editor or post-production professional in film, television, and documentaries. Gain hands-on training taught by Hollywood professionals with UCLA Extension's Post-Production programme.

Learn the ins and outs of producing short films and features from Hollywood professionals in the UCLA Extension Producing Certificate programme.