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UCLA Extension's Paralegal Training Program (PTP) is approved by the American Bar Association and seeks to prepare students to function as ethical, effective and efficient professional paralegals in law firms, businesses, government and nonprofit…
This course explores the growing role of AI technologies in real estate markets, covering topics such as property valuation, predictive analytics, use of machine learning to optimize investment strategies, location selection, and migration patterns so…
MAE 171B Digital Control of Physical Systems. (Instructor: Tsao, T-C.) Lecture, four hours; discussion, two hours; outside study, six hours. Enforced requisite: course 171A or Electrical Engineering 141. Analysis and design of digital control systems.…
This course is designed for students to learn the foundations of the French language through introductory grammar and vocabulary. Students practice expressing themselves in real-world communicative contexts. This course is recommended for those wishing to…
Tai Chi, an ancient martial art, is utilized today as a therapeutic form of moving meditation and rehabilitation and promotes physical health, mental clarity, and overall well-being. In this course, we progressively learn the first 11 movements of the Tai Chi…
This course is designed to equip students with practical, fundamental knowledge of French to better navigate and appreciate a trip to France or a French-speaking country. Before each class meeting, we read a brief chapter from a French phrasebook on a…
In this course, we learn how plants function by studying their anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and nutrition. We look at the internal structure of fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices, and common ornamentals. Our discussion includes organic vs. inorganic…
In this course, we analyze the scripts of The Conversation (1974) and Godfather II (1974) and compare them to the films (viewed at home). We look at themes, story development, character development, foreshadowing, shot choices, rising action, and climax. In…
This course introduces marketers, strategists, and digital professionals to the practical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in today’s marketing landscape. Through hands-on exercises and real-world examples, students will learn how to use AI tools to…
This comprehensive didactic course immerses participants in the theoretical foundations of maxillofacial prosthetics, equipping them with essential background knowledge for clinical practice. Structured modules facilitate an in-depth exploration of topics…
This immersive clinical course at the Maxillofacial Clinic provides trainees with hands-on experience in the specialized field of maxillofacial prosthetics. Participants will directly observe experienced faculty and independently treat patients with acquired…
(Formerly numbered XL 23L.) Lecture, one hour; laboratory, three hours. Requisite: course XL 7B. Recommended to be taken concurrently with course XL 7C. Introductory life sciences laboratory designed for undergraduate students. Opportunity to conduct…
(Instructor: Prof. A. Alwan) (Same as Biomedical Engineering M214A.) Lecture, three hours; laboratory, two hours; outside study, seven hours. Requisite: course 113. Theory and applications of digital processing of speech signals. Mathematical models of human…
EC ENGR 215A. Analog Integrated Circuit Design . (Instructor: B. Razavi) Lecture, four hours; discussion, one hour; outside study, seven hours. Requisite: course 115B. Analysis and design of analog integrated circuits. MOS and bipolar device structures and…
This course covers the design of CMOS analog integrated circuits with a focus on theoretical and practical circuit analysis, as well as design techniques from system functional blocks and transitor-level device physics. Fundamental concepts include CMOS…
Engr 211. Financial Management. (Professor Bulu-Taciroglu.) Lecture, four hours; outside study, eight hours. Introduction to concepts reflecting material generally covered in certain M.B.A. core and elective courses. Integration of both theory—to introduce…
Engr 206. Engineering for Systems Assurance. (Prof. Kung, K.) Lecture, four hours; outside study, eight hours. Recommended requisites: course 204, Computer Science 236. Systems are constructed to perform complex functions and services. How to understand needs…
Students must pass all four core courses with a "C" or better to be eligible for this course. This is the culminating course in the TESOL Certificate. The TESOL Practicum Portfolio integrates prior learning, assignments, lesson plans, and observations from…
This course offers an introduction and practice on observation, documentation, assessment and the skills necessary to apply assessment findings to create an appropriate curriculum for young children. In this course, students develop systematic and purposeful…
This course prepares the student for success in the TESOL Certificate and the TESOL Portfolio. The course is mandatory and must be taken first in the series. This course gives a clear overview of all that is expected to successfully complete the program. It…
The course begins with an overview of data conversion systems followed by the analysis and design of basic building blocks of data converters: CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) sampling circuits, operational amplifiers, comparators and…
Investigate the principles and design of standards-based assessment and instruction for English-language learners and their relationship to identifying students' strengths and needs in English language/literacy development and academic achievement. Covers the…
This course emphasizes the development of knowledge and skills with regard to guiding and supporting community college students through all steps of their community college education, from enrollment through transfer application and admission. Students learn…
This course covers guidelines for creating a safe and healthy environment for the young child, including emergency preparedness (fire, earthquake, first aid), health and public health-related issues, and the nutritional needs of children. Applies toward Title…
MSE 243A Fracture of Structural Materials (Instructor: Prof. Ono, K.) Lecture, four hours; laboratory, two hours; outside study, four hours. Requisite: course 143A. Engineering and scientific aspects of crack nucleation, slow crack growth, and unstable…
MAE M270A Linear Dynamic Systems (Instructor: M’Closkey, R.) (Same as Chemical Engineering M280A and Electrical Engineering M240A.) Lecture, four hours; outside study, eight hours. Requisite: course 171A or Electrical Engineering 141. State-space…
MAE 250C Compressible Flows (Instructor: Spearrin, M.) Lecture, four hours; outside study, eight hours. Requisites: courses 150A, 150B. Effects of compressibility in viscous and inviscid flows. Steady and unsteady inviscid subsonic and supersonic flows;…
MAE 156A “Advanced Strength of Materials” (Prof. Mal, A.) Lecture, four hours; discussion, two hours; outside study, six hours. Requisites: courses 82, 101. Not open to students with credit for course 166A. Concepts of stress, strain, and material behavior.…
The Six Sigma Management System is rocking the business world by helping organizations meet or exceed customer requirements through greater efficiency and profitability. "Sigma" is a statistical measurement term that indicates how far a given process deviates…
Learn basic hospital and laboratory design from a plumbing design standpoint. The course covers hospital medical gas systems (piping, equipment valves and alarms), as well as laboratory gas systems (piping and storage systems). Instruction also provides an…
This course provides engineers, designers, and contractors with a basic technical understanding and appreciation of fire protection systems, specifically automatic sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, fire pumps and water supplies. Students will develop an…
Editing is storytelling. Throughout the process, from first assembly to final delivery, editors are responsible for fulfilling the film's potential through a full command of craft, as well as an aesthetic understanding of story, character and rhythm. By…
In today's ever-evolving TV business and market, figuring out how and where to sell your "product" can be confusing. Once you've settled on an idea, then what are the next steps? How do TV shows get "on the air?" Producers, development executives, directors…
The camera is the essential tool of the filmmaker. This course prepares cinematographers and digital filmmakers to utilize the camera by employing an aesthetic and technical approach to projects. The essential technical aspects of how digital cinema cameras…
This course provides an introduction to Avid Media Composer, an industry-standard non-linear film/video editing application. This long-standing editing software is affordable; has easy-to-use video editing tools; and streamlined HD, file-based and stereo 3D…
For production managers, producers, corporate finance personnel and production accounting professionals, this course provides you with a practical understanding of the budgeting process, including how to use Movie Magic Budgeting, a budgeting software…
Learn about the opportunities available to the independent documentary producer in this overview of the entire documentary production process, from idea through distribution. Emphasis is placed on today's market--for both television and theatrical…
With the prevalence of HD, 4K, and digital cinema technology, the digital imaging technician (DIT) has become crucial in helping the director of photography achieve and maintain the desired look of the picture. There are growing entry-level opportunities in…
This course is designed to help you develop a stronger understanding of lighting for motion pictures. Through lectures, workshops, assignments, and in-class exercises, you learn about different lighting styles and techniques. Special emphasis is placed on…
In this capstone course of the Cinematography Certificate program, apply your knowledge of the principles and elements of cinematography through several short filmmaking assignments. Lectures and discussion cover various advanced lighting and shooting…
An introduction to the fundamental tools and principles used by the cinematographer to create digital or film images generated from the context of the story. The curriculum covers visualization, the negative, digital manipulation, sensitometry, filters and…
This comprehensive, step-by-step overview of physical production processes covers the tangible and intangible aspects of line producing, including budget; breakdown and scheduling; hiring and working with cast, director, staff, crew and outside vendors;…
Using Adobe After Effects, learn to produce projects similar to those found in the real entertainment media world of digital effects and animation. Topics include an introduction to the interface, working with layers and masking, rotoscoping, motion graphics,…
Adobe Premiere Pro is used by professionals across the spectrum of filmed entertainment, including feature films, music videos and documentaries. You learn how to use this powerful program, from simple editing techniques to more complex compositing, layering,…
In the second part of the Directing Workshop series, participants complete short narrative films using their own digital video camera. Focusing on storytelling, instruction teaches participants how to apply the principles and essential elements of dramatic…
As the first hands-on course in the directing series, you complete four short films using your own video camera. Instruction focuses on the basic building blocks of narrative filmmaking: the shot, mise-en-scene, concept, the actor, environment, sound and…
What happens to a script or novel when it is submitted to a buyer and what happens after it's optioned or sold? In this introductory course, students interested in a career in development or filmmakers looking to guide their projects towards a green light…
Designed for filmmakers who need to develop the necessary skills to make better films and viewers who want to better understand and appreciate the complexity of the cinematic text, this course outlines the many components of film language used by great…
Always wanted to make your own short film but thought you had no experience and no money? In this class for aspiring directors, writers, and producers, you use your own camera to learn how to write, produce, direct and edit a three-to-five-minute short film.…
UCLA Extension's Production Sound for Directors course offers an essential exploration of sound design in filmmaking, tailored for directors and independent filmmakers. This Emerging/Needs Review category course delves into the aesthetics of sound, microphone…