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Producers, development executives, directors and writers gain practical experience adapting and developing their own stories for motion pictures, movies-of-the-week and miniseries. Emphasis is placed on studying dramatic structure, learning techniques that…
Learn the development process as it relates to short films with the focus on developing a short film treatment, first draft and second draft. You gain an understanding of the basics of story structure and how the specific storytelling elements—theme, plot,…
Producers, executives, writers and filmmakers all focus on story components that make for a good movie. Learn to identify the specific characteristics that define various film genres and how style, form, content, mood, camera work, lighting and pacing work…
Designed for aspiring readers, development executives, producers and storytellers, this course offers a pragmatic, comprehensive overview of story analysis and the tools used by the professional reader. Throughout the course, you learn and practice coverage…
In this capstone course of the Directing Certificate program, you maximize your learning experience and improve your filmmaking skills through the creation of a short film that is screened for an invited audience after the end of the course. Having first…
If directors are the architects of film, then actors are the artisans of a collaborative team working together to realize a singular vision. Through discussions, exercises, casting sessions and the presentation of scenes, you analyze and apply the directorial…
This interactive course provides you with career strategies that help generate audition opportunities and skills that increase your ability to book the job. Learn how to identify your unique product, position it strategically in the marketplace, and develop…
Through improvisation and scene work, explore basic concepts of the Meisner approach to acting with a focus on creating and living in imaginary circumstances. Learn to work more independently, improve rehearsal and research skills, and strengthen vocal and…
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of affordable housing development, covering both family and senior communities. It addresses fundamental questions such as why and how to develop affordable housing, who participates in the process, and reasons…
In this course, we explore the implications of the 2026 midterm elections, which have set the stage for a dramatic two-year political cycle. We examine the "lame duck" conclusion of the Trump presidency, assessing the long-term influence of his decade-long…
In the 1940s, the term “teenager” was coined to describe a newly distinct and heavily scrutinized segment of the American population. By the 1950s, this demographic shift exploded onto the silver screen with films like The Blackboard Jungle , The Wild One ,…
In this course, we go on three local field trips close to Santa Monica. Through our camera’s viewfinder, we seek inspiration, get outside of our comfort zone, and hone our skills as an iPhone photographer. Each field trip begins with a lecture on how to shoot…
MAE 231A Convective Heat Transfer Theory (Instructor: Fisher, T.) Lecture, four hours; outside study, eight hours. Requisites: courses 131A, 182B. Recommended: course 250A. Conservation equations for flow of real fluids. Analysis of heat transfer in laminar…
This course is designed for marketing professionals, business managers, entrepreneurs, AI enthusiasts, and anyone looking to enhance their understanding of artificial intelligence in marketing. Participants will gain both strategic and technical knowledge to…
AI for Product Management is designed to equip professionals in managerial and leadership roles in technology, whether product or project managers, CTOs, and strategists, with the essential tools and strategies for effectively integrating AI technologies into…
Designed to lay the foundation for future innovation, this course offers a comprehensive introduction to the core components of Artificial Intelligence. It equips managers, executives, and professionals with the essential technical and strategic knowledge to…
MAE 263E Bionic Systems Engineering (Instructor: Clites, T.) Lecture, four hours; outside study, eight hours. Requisites: courses M20, 82, or equivalent. Introduction to design principles for bionic systems, including wearable robotics and implantable…
Introduction to linear algebra: Systems of linear equations Matrix algebra Linear independence Subspaces, bases and dimension Orthogonality Least-squares methods Determinants Eigenvalues and eigenvectors Matrix diagonalization Symmetric matrices
UCLA Extension's Intermediate Canasta course builds upon foundational skills, focusing on advanced strategies and special hands within this engaging card game. Designed for the Emerging/Needs Review category, this program offers supervised play sessions where…
Students in this course will develop proficiency in analyzing and evaluating the public health aspects of disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, and also identify methods from improvement. It provides an overview of the different types of public…
The Advanced Entertainment Financing Course covers the complexities of the entertainment industry's financial landscape and provides a comprehensive understanding of contemporary funding sources. Students learn to apply advanced financial structures in…
Contracts are the lifeline of business and legal transactions. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur, seasoned professional, or curious learner, understanding the nuances of contracts is paramount. In this immersive course, students unravel the complexities…
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of negotiation theory and practice within the context of contract management. Students learn to navigate complex negotiations, manage conflicts, and leverage strategies to secure mutually beneficial agreements.…
This course offers a modern take on the critical discipline of systems analysis, specifically designed for professionals navigating today's complex technological landscape. We will explore traditional systems analysis methodologies and how they are evolving…
Data Structures and Algorithms provides students with a solid foundation in the essential concepts that support effective software development. Students will build a strong understanding of core data structures and algorithmic principles, including complexity…
This clinical course is designed to allow orthodontic preceptor to observe and assist chairside with the postgraduate orthodontic residents for comprehensive patient care in the orthodontic practice. Preceptors will work closely with orthodontic residents to…
In the second year of IRT, the trainees are required to complete rotations at various sites to enhance knowledge of OFP management modalities and to better understand how other specialists can serve as part of the health care team for the management of…
Each quarter, topics including temporomandibular dysfunction, neuropathic pain, primary headache and sleep disordered breathing are reviewed. Trainees who successfully complete this course will be able to: 1. Understand the neurobiology of pain. 2. Understand…
This course introduces the trainee with an onboarding period where the principles of patient history intake, examination, diagnostic testing, differential diagnosis and treatment planning are learned. After competency is established, the trainee will have…
This comprehensive course reviews three main areas: Dental/osseous pathology of the jaws, radiation biology and radiation physics. Osseous pathology of the jaws surveys the wide variety of dental and osseous abnormalities of developmental, infectious,…
This comprehensive course reviews three main areas: Dental/osseous pathology of the jaws, radiation biology and radiation physics. Osseous pathology of the jaws surveys the wide variety of dental and osseous abnormalities of developmental, infectious,…
This course is designed to provide the second-year postdoctoral endodontic trainees with full range of orthograde technical skills and knowledge in preparation for clinical patient care. The course has four components: 1) lectures; 2) seminars; 3) technical…
This course is designed to provide the second-year postdoctoral endodontic trainees with full range of orthograde technical skills and knowledge in preparation for clinical patient care. The course has four components: 1) lectures; 2) seminars; 3) technical…
Second year trainees will continue their learning experiences by attending and presenting in this didactic course that will cover a wide range of topics in endodontics. Topics can include diagnosis, treatment planning, evidence based practice and advanced…
This course provides educators with the theoretical background and the skills essential for beginning Career Technical Education (CTE) teaching success. These competencies will include an introduction and overview of teaching methods, learning styles, lesson…
Understanding, planning, and conducting research are crucial components during post-doctoral education in dentistry. This course is designed to build fundamental knowledge to begin small studies, and/or participate in small-to-medium-sized translational and…
This is a seminar course with the discussion leader in charge of becoming familiar with the journal issue listed and purposefully selecting articles to distribute to each of the trainees who will review them each week for discussion. All trainees will…
This is a seminar session to assess the trainee’s observations during the quarter with regards to Advanced Prosthodontics Procedures. All trainees will have to undergo all four modules of this seminar at the beginning and conclude at the end of each quarter.…
The chemistry, physical properties and microstructure of dental ceramics, acrylics, and metals; clinical concerns and choices with dental materials; mechanical testing and characterization of dental ceramics. Prosthodontics residents should understand the…
This course introduces the trainee to the Advanced Prosthodontics Dental Clinic. The trainee will directly observe dentists, specialists and dental residents treat patients with complex dental needs. Trainees will learn about the different accommodations…
Master the art of building a brand identity system from the ground up. This course builds upon design principles, guiding students to deeply understand and authentically convey a company’s mission. By crafting essential brand elements—such as logos, color…
You’ve completed a draft of your drama or comedy pilot script, but there is still room for improvement and you need help in the rewriting process. You want to rewrite your pilot from an informed industry perspective so that your script can go the distance in…
The most important step in selling an idea or script is creating the perfect pitch document. This document can serve as a guide for yourself during your verbal pitch, but it can also be a roadmap for your pilot and series once it is sold. In this workshop,…
Some of the best and most successful movies and series of all time are “Based on” or “Inspired by” true stories or events. These can be adapted from historical/true events, real people, true crime or non-fiction books. Popular examples include Titanic, The…
CS 245 Big Data Analytics. (Instructor: Wang, W.) Lecture, four hours; discussion, two hours; outside study, six hours. Requisite: course 143 or 180 or equivalent. With unprecedented rate at which data is being collected today in almost all fields of human…
CS 260D Large-Scale Machine Learning . (Instructor: Mirzasoleiman, B.) Lecture, four hours; discussion, two hours; outside study six hours. Requisite: course M146. To alleviate costs and improve robustness and generalization performance of modern machine…
CS 215 Internet of Things: Connectivity and Sensing (Instructor: Abari, O.) Lecture, four hours; discussion, two hours; outside study, six hours. Recommended requisite: course 118 or equivalent. Focus on emerging and state-of-art Internet of Things (IoT)…
This course explores the current L.A. art scene--artists, dealers, galleries, and institutions--and the relationships between them. Participants visit artists in their studios, discuss their impressions of today's art scene, visit galleries, and meet gallery…
This course introduces data engineering. Learn about problems, opportunities and challenges that data engineering and technologies solve, including data collection, storage, processing, and analysis. Explore the technologies and tools used in data…
This 10-week hands-on course takes you from generative AI fundamentals to production-grade applications. You will build real systems using the same tools and frameworks used in industry: PyTorch, Hugging Face, LangChain, and modern LLM APIs, and leave with a…