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This immersive, hands-on studio course introduces students to the fundamentals of designing lifestyle and athletic footwear. Students will produce key deliverables of the footwear design process including trend research, target end users, benchmarking…

This course introduces the basic concepts and theories of ethics and applies them to some of the most widely discussed issues of the day. Students examine ethical issues that arise in a biomedical context, such as euthanasia, eugenics, reproductive control,…

Students learn and practice the fundamentals of writing fiction—character, plot, dialogue, description, style—in a workshop setting. By discussing and analyzing published short fiction (our list may include such writers as James Baldwin, Junot Diaz, and…

This is an intensive course in the craft and analysis of prose from a writer's perspective. The focus of this course is to teach prose writers how to read well. Students explore the potential and possibilities of different approaches to writing, and, by the…

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the concept and types of negotiation. It is designed for students who wish to manage individual and organizational conflict and negotiations more effectively based on the premise that those in management…

This course examines global history from the colonization of the Americas to the end of the cold war through a normative lens, using the admission timeline of the 193 United Nations (UN) member states as a framework. Students explore the historical…

This course aims to provide students with an overview of issues relating to the relationships between digital technologies, politics, and law. It also introduces students to theoretical frameworks for examining the mutually interactive relationships between…

The digital age has arrived. The fourth industrial revolution—driven by artificial intelligence (AI) combined with a fusion of cutting-edge technologies—is blurring the boundaries between the physical and digital worlds. Accelerated by the recent pandemic,…

While a near consensus has been reached on the existence and impact of climate change, the question now turns to what can be done to address the problem. Sustainability challenges increasingly offer unparalleled opportunities for innovative solutions. This…

This course aims to introduce student to normative, ethical, and philosophical debates around the place of science and technology in human societies. Political theory brings a specific set of questions, problems, approaches, and conceptual tools for thinking…

This course explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the world of entrepreneurship, making it easier to launch and grow businesses. Students learn how to use AI-driven tools to streamline everything from product development to marketing.…

Mathematical models are ubiquitous, providing a quantitative framework for understanding, prediction, and decision-making in nearly every aspect of life, ranging from the timing of traffic lights, to the control of the spread of disease, to resource…

This is an intensive course in the craft and analysis of prose from a writer's perspective. The focus of this course is to teach prose writers how to read well. Students explore the potential and possibilities of different approaches to writing, and, by the…

As the media landscape continues to shift, podcasting has evolved to become one of the most popular, accessible, and engaging ways to reach audiences. With their low barrier to entry, podcasts provide everything from news to drama to comedy and beyond for…

This course is designed primarily for graduate students of humanities who wish to acquire a reading knowledge of Ukrainian for research purposes. A variety of texts from different fields are used to allow students to learn about Ukrainian culture and history…

This course is an introduction to differential and integral calculus in one variable. The course begins with a study of limits and derivatives, and culminates with the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus as well as some integration techniques. The topics covered…

Despite industry shifts and ongoing uncertainty, there's never been a more exciting time to develop original television. As traditional staffing models shrink, a growing wave of independent producers and creators are getting projects off the ground—and in…

Interested in combining your artistic practice with a rewarding career in education? Join us for an informational xOpen session introducing UCLA Extension's new CTE Teaching Artistry credential pathway. Learn how this innovative program prepares artists and…

The entertainment landscape has shifted from standalone projects to interconnected story ecosystems spanning film, television, digital platforms, games, and consumer experiences. At the same time, brands, IP holders, and creators are increasingly developing…

For creative industry professionals and students who want to move beyond experimenting with individual AI tools and start building production-ready systems for filmmaking/television/creator economy production. The focus pipeline approach, connecting text,…

Learn the art and craft of mixing music as it applies to the many creative and technical considerations involved in mixing records. All aspects of mixing are covered, from root principles to specialized techniques of established mixers. Also covered are…

As Los Angeles prepares to host the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the city faces a once-in-a-generation opportunity to showcase its innovation, diversity, and global leadership. This presentation explores the extensive planning, infrastructure…

A study of the basic techniques of the medium as a powerful tool for the designer, as well as those interested in pursuing a career in architectural photography, this course introduces the tools and techniques used in photographing architecture, interiors,…

This course examines the principles and application of Feng Shui. Discussion explores the basic theories from which Feng Shui derives; how human physiology interacts with the surrounding environment; landscape evaluation and correction; the best orientations,…

This course traces the architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, furniture and decorative arts of the nineteenth century. Periods covered include French Empire, English Regency, Biedermeier, Gothic Revival, Victorian, Beaux Arts, the Chicago…

Part one of a four-part survey of environmental arts of the Western world. This course covers the architectural and arts history of the Aegean, Greek, Roman, early Christian and Byzantine cultures encompassing early Medieval, Romanesque and Gothic periods.…

Interested in combining your artistic practice with a rewarding career in education? Join us for an informational xOpen session introducing UCLA Extension's new CTE Teaching Artistry credential pathway. Learn how this innovative program prepares artists and…

This comprehensive hands-on workshop covers the basic 2D and 3D commands necessary to construct 3D objects and interiors using the award-winning SketchUp software. Developed for the conceptual stages of design, this "pencil of digital design" is powerful yet…

Join us for a free information session about our Pre-Med and General Sciences Certificate program. If you are a career changer or looking to enhance your math and science skills, meet with a program counselor during our interactive Q&A session that will also…

Too often writers value the completion of a new work over the process itself. In this intensive workshop, you study and celebrate the creative process of writing through a series of weekly and in-class writing exercises. From the development of…