12 Courses Required

Taught by Hollywood professionals, the Producing Certificate gives participants an insider view of the "real world" aspects of producing, providing the essential skills and knowledge needed for both creative and physical producing. The curriculum emphasizes the role of story as well as principles of financing, marketing, and distribution.


Requirements

Students must complete a total of 12 courses (48 units) for the award. 8 courses (32 units) are required and the remaining 4 electives (16 units) are comprised of other courses numbered X 400-499 in Producing, Entertainment Development, or Business and Management of Entertainment. New electives are added regularly.

A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 must be achieved for successful completion of the certificate program.

The following courses should be completed within the first 2 quarters of study:

  • FILM TV X 404 Pre-Production and Production for Film and Television
  • MGMT X 403.31 The Business of Entertainment

For course scheduling information and quarter by quarter enrollment recommendations, please visit the Entertainment Studies website: entertainment.uclaextension.edu/certificates/producing


Contact
Drew Conrad
(310) 825-9064
entertainmentstudies@uclaextension.edu


Estimated Cost
Application & Candidacy Fee: $200.00*
Estimated Program Tuition: $8,400.00
Estimated Program Textbook/Materials: $550.00
Estimated Total Cost: $9,150.00

*This program is open admission. The Application & Candidacy fee establishes your candidacy in the certificate for a period of time covering normal progress toward completion and allows you to access a variety of program benefits.


Details
The program is open to enrollment in any quarter for both domestic and F-1 Visa students.

Estimated Duration (Full-Time pace): 4 quarters

Estimated Duration (Half-Time pace): Up to 12 quarters
Internships Available: Yes 

Additional Details

Valid quarter starts for full-time study:
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Estimated Duration (Full-Time Pace):
4
Meets I-20/F1 Visa Requirements:
Yes
VA Approved?:
Yes

User Defined Field 1

200

User Defined Field 2

8940

User Defined Field 3

550

User Defined Field 4

Yes

Application

Name
Certificate in Producing

Courses

Minimum Required

<span style="line-height: 20.8px;">Complete 4 electives (16 units) from courses numbered <strong>X 400-499</strong> in <a href="https://www.uclaextension.edu/entertainment/film-tv/courses#PS0172">Producing</a>, <a href="https://www.uclaextension.edu/entertainment/courses#PS0153">Directing</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.uclaextension.edu/entertainment/film-tv/courses#PS0155">Film and TV Development</a>, or <a href="https://www.uclaextension.edu/entertainment/film-tv/courses#PS0151">Business and Management of Entertainment</a>. Below is a list of suggested electives.&nbsp;</span>

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