About the course

With a focus on independent filmmaking, the Directing Certificate teaches the essential principles of the art and craft of directing. Our instructors mentor students in the role of story, directing actors, and the aesthetics of filmmaking, as well as the practical responsibilities of the director in relationship to key positions on a production. Using the student?s own equipment, directing workshops offer a comprehensive hands-on component. Beginning with simple exercises, students progress to directing an original short film that is screened for an invited audience. A comprehensive understanding of the filmmaking process, including image composition and lighting, camera movements, editing, sound, budgeting, and scheduling, Responsibilities of the director in relationship to pre-production, production, and post-production, How to work with actors, and the directorial skills required for a successful artistic collaboration, How to combine key elements to communicate the themes, conflict, and story arcs that create compelling narrative for a visual medium, How to prepare a film for shooting, such as script analysis, casting, camera blocking, planning the shot list, photographing the subtext, film grammar, visual composition, the role of music, and sound effects. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 20 Month(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (April), 2024	Los Angeles
Spring (April), 2024	Los Angeles
Fall (September), 2024	Los Angeles
Fall (September), 2024	Los Angeles
Spring (April), 2025	Los Angeles
Spring (April), 2025	Los Angeles
Fall (September), 2025	Los Angeles
Fall (September), 2025	Los Angeles
Spring (April), 2026	Los Angeles
Spring (April), 2026	Los Angeles

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for UCLA Extension

This certificate is approved for international students (F-1 student visa).Students participating in courses offered solely by UCLA Extension must meet the English Language Requirements outlined below. Any international student interested in taking classes on UCLA’s main campus must adhere to the English Requirements outlined for UCLA courses.

　　TOEFL: 80 (iBT or Home Edition)

　　IELTS: 6.5

　　iTEP: 4.5

　　TOEIC: 685

　　Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency, score of 170 or above

　　International Baccalaureate (IB) students may also submit unofficial transcripts as proof of English proficiency.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at UCLA Extension. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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