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Film and TV Development UCLA Extension

Highlights
Tuition fee
10020 USD / year
10020 USD / year
10020 USD / year
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Tuition fee
10020 USD / year
10020 USD / year
10020 USD / year
Unknown
Duration
12 months
Duration
12 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

The Film and TV Development Certificate program at UCLA Extension provides the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and sell your film and television ideas.

Overview

The Film and TV Development Certificate from UCLA Extension is ideal for those interested in becoming development or acquisitions executives and creative producers in the Film and TV industry.

After taking a series of four foundation courses, you'll learn specific skills that can prepare you for entry-level positions in the industry. You will gain an understanding of how to write coverage, develop compelling stories, and make a project attractive to potential buyers.  

What you can learn.

  • The development cycle and how it affects the production of content
  • How to develop compelling stories
  • How to write coverage

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Story Analysis for Film and Television
  • Understanding Genre: How to Develop a Hollywood Classic
  • Story Development Workshop: Crafting Your Original Story
  • The Language of Filmmaking
  • Feature Film Development
  • The Business of Entertainment

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
Duolingo English Test
115
TOEFL® IBT
80
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Quarter Credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

  • Los Angeles, United States

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
3
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
    10020 USD / year
    10020 USD / year
  • Out-of-State
    10020 USD / year
    10020 USD / year
  • Domestic

    In-State
    10020 USD / year
    10020 USD / year

Additional Details

Estimated tuition. International fees not included. 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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