Highlights
Tuition fee
9450 USD / full
9450 USD / full
9450 USD / full
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Tuition fee
9450 USD / full
9450 USD / full
9450 USD / full
Unknown
Duration
9 months
Duration
9 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Los Angeles, United States
Campus location
Los Angeles, United States
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

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.

Overview

The Cinematography program at UCLA Extension is perfect for:

  • Aspiring cinematographers/directors of photography
  • Individuals pursuing careers as camera operators
  • Entertainment professionals interested in expanding their filmmaking expertise
  • Students seeking insights about the technical craft of shooting films

Key facts

The Cinematography Certificate is designed for aspiring cinematographers or camera operators. The curriculum includes foundation courses, camera techniques and digital technology skill-building and the space to develop an individual aesthetics and artistic points of view. Certificate program students will gain a strong foundation in the theory and tools of cinematography, and have many opportunities for hands-on experiences.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Visualization and Exposure
  • The Craft of the Cinematographer
  • Lighting for Emotional Impact
  • Cinematography
  • The Role of the Digital Imaging Technician in Cinematography
  • Becoming Camera-Savvy: A Workshop for Today's Filmmakers

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details
  • Domestic students may begin the program in any quarter.
  • International students (F-1 student visa) are only eligible for entry in the fall or spring.

Language

English
Duolingo English Test
115
TOEFL® IBT
80
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Quarter Credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Los Angeles, United States

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GRE admission requirements GRE®
140 (verbal)

English requirements

Duolingo English Test
115
TOEFL® IBT
80
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Personal and emergency contact information
  • Start year and quarter
  • Representative Information — if you are working with a representative, agency, or a UCLA Extension university partner on your application 
  • Why UCLA Extension? We are excited to get to know you better! Answer a few brief questions about why you chose UCLA Extension and what you hope to accomplish with us.
  • Academic information and supporting documents
  • Acknowledgments of policy statements

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    9450 USD / full
    9450 USD / full
  • Out-of-State
    9450 USD / full
    9450 USD / full
  • Domestic

    In-State
    9450 USD / full
    9450 USD / full

Additional Details

International fees are not included in the tuition. Besides tuition, international students also have to pay:

  • First quarter $3,850
  • Each subsequent quarter $2,850

Living costs

Los Angeles

United States
1520 - 2570 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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