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80 Entertainment Studies & Performing Arts Enroll at uclaextension.edu or call (310) 825-9971

Sneak PreviewFor weekly movie information call (310) 206-4901, email [email protected], or visit uclaextension.edu/sneakpreview.

Sneak Preview: Contemporary Films and Filmmakers804.2 Film & Television 2 CEUJoin us for an exclusive preview of new movies before their public release. Enjoy provocative commentary and in-depth discussions with invited guests after each screening. Recent films and speakers have included The King’s Speech with director Tom Hooper; Convic-tion with actors Hilary Swank and Sam Rockwell; Flipped with director/co-writer Rob Reiner; Waiting for “Superman” with Producer Lesley Chilcott; Fair Game with Producers Janet Zucker and Jerry Zucker; Rabbit Hole with director John Cameron Mitchell and screen-writer David Lindsay Abaire; Red with producer Lorenzo Di Bonaventura; The Way Back with writer-producer Keith Clarke and actor Jim Sturgess; and Love and Other Drugs with co-writer and co-producer Marshall Herskovitz. Special Promotion! Enroll using Reg# W5791B and receive not only your Sneak Preview course but also membership in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UCLA (valid Summer ‘11). Osher offers exclusive, members-only courses, free events, and a community of ageless thinkers, 50 and over. The University is not responsible for lost or stolen quarterly film passes; there is a $50 charge per replacement pass. Due to film piracy concerns, no cameras or recording devices are allowed inside the theater. Participants are subject to a security check. Visitors not permitted.Reg# W5776B

Through Jun 20: $185 / After: $204Reg# W5791B (Includes Osher membership)

Through Jun 20: $185 / After: $204Beverly Hills: Auditorium Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Dr.Wed 7-10pm, Jul 20-Sep 7, 8 mtgsNo refund after Jul 13.

Ari Karpel, journalist who covers the movie and TV industries, and who writes regularly for The New York Times and New York Post. Mr. Karpel has served as a senior writer at Entertainment Weekly and an editor at TV Guide, and has represented those two magazines on such programs as Good Morning America and The CBS Evening News. Mr. Karpel has spent many years covering the Oscars and the Emmys as well as the Sundance and Toronto film festivals.

Art and Craft of EntertainmentFor more information call (310) 825-9064, email [email protected], or visit uclaextension.edu/entertainmentstudies.

Space is limited; early enrollment highly recommended. Visitors are not permitted at some courses.

For online course technical requirements see page 137.

ActingActing Techniques: The FundamentalsX 407.5 Theater 4 unitsIn this introduction to acting, participants learn funda-mental performance techniques and exercises, includ-ing relaxation, concentration, sense memory, emotional recall, improvisation, character tasks, and text analysis, and then apply these techniques by rehearsing and performing monologues and two-character scenes. In-class partner work and weekly assignments are required. Enrollment limited. Internet access required to retrieve course materials.Reg# W5267B

Through May 20: $555 / After: $605Westwood: B05 1010 Westwood CenterMon 7-10pm, Jun 20-Aug 29

✷✷ Sat 2-5pm, Jul 23 & 30, 12 mtgs(no mtg 7/4)No refund after Jun 23.

Toni Attell, Emmy-nominated actor, comedian, and mime whose background includes a variety of work in theater, film, and television. Ms. Attell has opened for Jay Leno, Steve Martin, and Robin Williams, and has guest-starred on numerous television dramas and sit-coms. As a hypnotherapist and acting coach, she has been a speaker at many international conventions.

Acting for the CameraX 410.3 Theater 4 unitsActors learn how to be aware of the special needs of the camera and focus on the ability to free themselves in front of it. Participants acquire techniques through scene-study guidelines and sensory and moment-to-moment exercises, as well as monologue work. The objective is to liberate the imagination and focus on how to use oneself to fill in a character. Enrollment limited. Students are recorded on camera during sev-eral sessions. Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

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EntErtainmEnt StudiES & PErforming artS80 Sneak Preview80 Acting82 Cinematography82 Development82 Directing83 Post-Production84 Producing85 The Business and Management of Entertainment86 The Music Business86 Music Production87 Film Scoring

Sneak PreviewScreening the Best Movies FirstView new movies before their public release and enjoy the insights of guest speakers who provide provocative commentary and participate in lively discussions with the moderator and audience members.

For more information and a list of recent films and speakers visit uclaextension.edu/sneakpreview.

Special Promotion! Sneak Preview now includes membership in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UCLA (OLLI).See this page for details.

From Easy Virtue, directed by Stephan Elliott and starring Jessica Biel and Ben Barnes. Photograph courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics.

Hollywood InternshipsFilm, Television, Entertainment Media, and Music

Many high-profile companies have offered internships, including:

• Capitol Records• HBO Films• Interscope Records• Miramax Film Corporation• MTV• NBC• Sony Pictures• 20th Century Fox• Universal Music Group• Warner Music Group

For more information about our certificate programs and internships call (310) 825-9064 or visit uclaextension.edu/ entertainmentstudies.

UCLA Extension regularly receives notices about a wide variety of internships which are made available for credit to our Entertainment Studies and Performing Arts certificate program candidates. Indepen-dently arranged intern ships with other organizations also are considered.

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Reg# W5097BThrough May 22: $595 / After: $655Westwood: B05 1010 Westwood CenterWed 7-10pm, Jun 22-Sep 7, 12 mtgsNo refund after Jun 27.

Beverly Sanders, actor whose 35-year career spans television, film, stage, and over 300 national commer-cials. Ms. Sanders’s feature films include Beaches, And Justice for All, Magic, and The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas. Her many television credits include Baywatch, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Home Improvement, Rhoda, Lotsa Luck, Charmed, Veronica Mars, Provi-dence, and HBO’s Entourage.

Improvisation Techniques for the Actor: A Course in SpontaneityX 407.78 Theater 4 unitsActors gain experiential understanding of improvisational acting and develop a strong improvisational perspective essential to scripted work. Through theater games and improvising scenes, actors develop tools to make them more trusting of their own impulses and more generous with their fellow actors. They learn to always go for active choices to play at the top of their intelligence and at the service of the scene. Actors also experience that the best comedy comes out of listening and responding honestly, not “going for jokes.” Enrollment limited. Internet access required to retrieve course materials.Reg# W5233B

Through May 21: $555 / After: $605Westwood: B05 1010 Westwood CenterTue 7-10pm, Jun 21-Sep 6, 12 mtgsNo refund after Jun 24.

Brian Clark, alumnus of the Groundlings Theater in Los Angeles, where he spent the last several years perform-ing sketch comedy and improv. Mr. Clark’s many credits include the improvised adult puppet show Puppet Up for Jim Henson’s Company. He has written and voiced numerous animated series, including Yokies, Baydogs, and The Children of Toromiro and can be seen in many television commercials. Mr. Clark has just completed work on the upcoming improvised feature Sizzle for director Randy Olson.

Inside Stanislavski: Applications for the Screen ActorX 407.42 Theater 4 unitsThe great Russian actor, director and teacher Konstan-tin Stanislavski had a method that combined physicality and sprirituality when building a character as the shorter route to finding its inner life. Learn these practi-cal techniques of Stanislavski in order to perform with confidence and depth. Exercises are supplemented with discussion of Stanislavski’s concepts, philosophy, and ethics. Most modern acting methods are grounded in the Stanislavski system and understanding the basics of this system helps the actor understand and study other acting techniques as well. Topics include action vs. emotion, using imagination to create real emotions, relaxation and concentration, emotional memory, and building a character through physicality and voice. At the end of the course, participants have acquired techniques to learn how to deal with stage fright, how to approach a role and inhabit it from the initial research to the physical embodiment of the character, and how to avoid bad acting habits like faking emotion or overacting. Enrollment limited. Internet access required to retrieve course materials.Reg# W5715B

Through May 23: $555 / After: $605Westwood: 201 Extension Lindbrook CenterThu 7-10pm, Jun 23-Sep 8, 12 mtgsNo refund after Jun 28.

Eugene Lazarev, renowned actor and director of the-ater in Russia, star of over 50 films, and professor at the Moscow Art Theater School and the Russian Acad-emy of the Theater. Mr. Lazarev has played featured roles in American films, including The Sum of All Fears, Boris, The Saint, and The Ice Runner, and has appeared on such television shows as The West Wing, The Agency, Alias, 24, ER, and Suddenly Susan.

Performing in TV Commercials: Practices and Opportunities in the FieldX 438 Theater 4 unitsParticipants who are considering the lucrative field of TV commercials—or seeking to improve their confi-dence in personal or business communications—take part in simulated auditions, recorded on videotape, for both “slice of life” dialogue and “spokesperson” narra-tive. To help participants attain relaxation, videotaped performances are sensitively directed and critiqued in class by a casting director, talent agent, and profes-sional director, each appearing individually on separate evenings. This workshop also provides a comprehensive analysis of a commercial’s production from the actor’s point of view, and such professional practices as suc-cessful audition techniques, proper photography port-folio, agency representation, and union membership. Enrollment limited. Students are recorded on camera; those who wish to keep a copy of their work should bring a blank DVD to each session. Internet access required to retrieve course materials.Reg# W5392B

Through May 23: $595 / After: $655Westwood: B05 1010 Westwood CenterThu 7-10pm, Jun 23-Sep 8, 12 mtgsNo refund after Jun 28.

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Pursuing a Career in Voice Overs mX 433 Theater 4 unitsDo people say you have a wonderful voice? Gain a comprehensive understanding of the tools needed to excel in TV and radio commercials, animation, narration for documentaries, and other areas of voice over work. Instruction includes breath and microphone technique, script analysis, finding characters spontaneously, and how to keep it fun, even when the pressure’s on. Par-ticipants also learn how to pursue a career in voice over. For technical requirements see page 137. Enrollment limited. Required Text: Voiceovers: Techniques and Tactics for Success by Janet Wilcox. Students submit audio files online via MP3. &Reg# W5231B

Through May 23: $555 / After: $605Jun 23-Sep 8

Janet Wilcox, writer, producer, and actor with extensive experience on both sides of the microphone. Ms. Wilcox has written and produced promos for HBO, ABC, and The History Channel, among others. As a voice over talent, she has been heard on Lifetime, HBO, E!, Cin-emax, and AMC. She is the author of Voiceovers: Techniques and Tactics for Success.

Media Psychology and Social ChangeUCLA Extension and Santa Barbara-based Fielding Graduate University have partnered to offer this educational program.

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Certificate in ActingThis 48-unit program is designed for those who wish to pursue an acting career in film, television, and digital media. Students hone their performance, auditioning, and improvisation skills under the guid-ance of seasoned acting profes sionals.

For more information, including program requirements, call (310) 825-9064 or visit uclaextension.edu/entertainmentstudies.

Certificate in Cinematography

This 48-unit program is designed for those who wish to become cinema-togra phers or camera operators.

Students gain skills in camera tech-niques and digital technologies while developing an individual aesthetic and artistic point of view.


Certificate in DevelopmentThis 48-unit program is ideal for those interested in becoming devel-opment or acquisitions executives, and creative producers. Students learn specific skills, such as writing coverage, developing compelling stories, and making a project attractive to potential buyers in today’s competitive marketplace.



Acting for the Non-ProfessionalX 406.51 Theater 4 unitsUsing professional acting techniques in a supportive environment, participants experience the unfolding of their full potential for self-expression and personal presentation. The training introduces new levels of relaxation, concentration, and focus, with the goal of helping students deepen sensory awareness, heighten imagination, release spontaneity, and improvise in their performances. Primarily for nonactors, this course also provides an excellent orientation for beginning actors. Enrollment limited. Internet access required to retrieve course materials.Reg# W5340B

Through May 25: $555 / After: $605Westwood: B05 1010 Westwood Center

✷✷ Sat 10am-1pm, Jun 25-Jul 9✷✷ Sat 10am-5pm, Jul 16 & 23✷✷ Sat 10am-1pm, Jul 30-Sep 10, 10 mtgs(no mtg 7/2 & 9/3)No refund after Jun 29.

Felix Pire, actor, producer, writer, and director, who has appeared in featured roles in such films as 12 Monkeys directed by Terry Gilliam, Phat Girlz, Dear God directed by Garry Marshall, and It’s My Party directed Randal Kleiser. On television, he’s been a series regular on CBS’s Matt Waters, and performed guest-starring roles on ABC’s Gideon’s Crossing and NYPD Blue, NBC’s The Rerun Show and Prison Break on Fox. Mr. Pire also is a theater veteran whose third solo play, This Way to Your Ritual Lobotomy premiered at the Avery Schreiber Theatre in the summer of 2010.

CinematographyCinematography II: Visualization and ExposureX 478.27B Film & Television 8 units(Students must purchase and process their own still film, approximately $30.)This advanced course is designed to deepen the cin-ematographer’s understanding of the principles and methods of visualization as applied to both film and digital, with particular emphasis on exposure and contrast control. Instruction covers image control with lenses, cameras, filters, lighting, color, film stocks and laboratory, and digital cinematography. Each week, students participate in exercises and workshops designed to help them master the photographic skills used for image control. Assignments cover both still, digital, and motion picture photography. Includes two field trips. Prerequisite: Successful completion of X 478.27A Cinematography I with a grade of C or bet-ter. Enrollment limited. Students must have access to a 35mm still camera with manual focus and aperture controls and a professional incident light meter for the duration of the course. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required to retrieve course materials. &Reg# W5327B

Through May 25: $1,295 / After: $1,425UCLA: 161 Dodd Hall

✷✷ Sat 1-4pm, Jun 25✷✷ Sat 1-4pm, Jul 2✷✷ Sat & Sun 10am-5pm, Jul 9-24Universal City: Location to be announcedThu 7-10pm, Jul 14Hollywood: Location to be announced

✷✷ Sat & Sun 10am-5pm, Jul 30 & 31, 11 mtgsDeland Nuse, cinematographer and director of inde-pendent films whose credits include the indie feature The Chilling and the documentary The Other Bridge; recipient, UCLA Extension Distinguished Instructor Award, 2007. Mr. Nuse won the Triple Play Award for Cinematography at the 2006 Long Island Film/Video Expo for the film The Showdown.

Composition and Framing for the Motion Picture CameraX 478.436 Film & Television 4 unitsThis intensive hands-on workshop focuses on composi-tion and framing—the principal creative job of the camera operator. The course is designed for aspiring cinematographers and other students seeking instruc-tion in the basic theory, concepts, principles, and techniques of motion picture camera composition and framing. Participants operate 35mm Arriflex motion picture cameras and lenses equipped with videotape playback for later review and discussion. Students work through a series of skill-enhancing operational prob-lems that increase in difficulty. Close attention is given to designing shots, compositional balance, working with actors, tracking, gear-heads, fluid heads, eye-lines, two-shots, selecting lenses, and interior and exterior framing. Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required to retrieve course materials.Reg# W5333B

Through Jul 15: $995 / After: $1,095UCLA: 121 Dodd HallMon 7-10pm, Aug 15-29Hollywood: Location to be announced

✷✷ Sat & Sun 10am-5pm, Aug 20-28, 7 mtgsDeland Nuse, for credits see this page.

DSLR CinematographyX 478.308 Film & Television 2 unitsDSLR—digital single lens reflex—and the new Canon 5D and 7D cameras are a cost-effective, high-quality option available to independent filmmakers. This week-end course sets out to demystify these cameras and consists of demonstrations, discussion, and exercises. On the first day, features of DSLR cameras and formats are reviewed along with their accessories and tools. On the second day, participants assemble in teams, and light and shoot both an interior and an exterior scene. The last day includes a demonstration of media man-agement and post-production workflow as the scenes shot in class are exported to Final Cut Pro.Reg# W5334B

Through Jul 6: $595 / After: $655Westwood: 320 1010 Westwood Center

✷✷ Sat & Sun 10am-5pm, Aug 6 & 7✷✷ Sun 10am-5pm, Aug 14, 3 mtgs

Jeff Samuelson, director of photography whose credits include Woman Behind Bars, Secret Lives of Women, 33 Griffin Lane, and Adventures in Graduating, as well as many national commercials and documentaries.

Becoming Camera-Savvy: A Workshop for Today’s FilmmakersX 479.302 Film & Television 4 unitsThis course is designed to give filmmakers experience with each of the principal camera formats in use today (Super-16, 35mm film, DV, HDV, and high definition) in order to understand the creative, artistic, and technical character-istics of each format. The film cameras examined include the Panavision 35mm Millenium camera, Arriflex 435 ES camera, Aaton A-Minima camera, and Arriflex SRIII. The digital cameras include the XL2 and XL H1 HDV cameras, Panasonic HVX 200 camera, Panasonic Varicam, and Sony F900. The “how” and “why” of each format are discussed as well as the cost factor or budget versus image-quality considerations to prepare the filmmaker to be able to better select the appropriate format for a project. Manda-tory daytime field trips to be announced in class.Reg# W5336B

Through May 22: $555 / After: $605Westwood: 107 Extension Lindbrook CenterWed 7-10pm, Jun 22-Sep 7, 12 mtgsEnrollment deadline: Jul 5

Charles Rose, AIC, cinematographer who has received numerous international awards (Cannes, Venice, New York, Tokyo Film Festivals) for his work in feature films, commercials, documentaries, and music videos; recipi-ent, UCLA Extension Department of the Arts Distin-guished Instructor Award, 2008

DevelopmentStory Analysis for Film and Television mX 476.22 Film & Television 4 unitsDesigned for aspiring readers, development executives, producers, and storytellers, this course offers a prag-matic, comprehensive overview of story analysis and the tools used by the professional reader. Throughout the course, students learn and practice coverage skills while gaining an understanding of the elements of story. Topics include various types of coverage, how to com-pose story notes, comparative coverage, character breakdowns, treatments, and outlines. Through weekly assignments, participants are required to practice read-ing and writing for several formats and to deadline. In addition, the current job market and the various expec-tations of studios and independent producers are dis-cussed. Upon completion of the course, students have written at least two pieces of full coverage that can be used as part of a professional portfolio or for auditioning for a job as a reader or an assistant. For technical requirements see page 137. Prerequisite: Strong English composition skills. Enrollment limited. &Reg# W5369B



Understanding Genre: How to Develop a Hollywood ClassicX 476.242 Film & Television 4 unitsProducers, executives, writers, and filmmakers 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 together to fulfill expec-tations and deliver a satisfying cinematic experience. Each week, through lecture, discussion, and film clips examining its visual language and its evolution over time, you break down and analyze one of the genres on which Hollywood thrives: action, drama, comedy and romantic comedy, fantasy and science fiction, the mystery-thriller, and horror. Instruction also covers an examination of each genre’s target audience and provides you with a common language with which to articulate and sell your ideas in the development process. Internet access required to retrieve course materials. &Reg# W5257B

Through May 21: $555 / After: $605UCLA: 170 Dodd HallTue 7-10pm, Jun 21-Sep 6, 12 mtgsEnrollment deadline: Jul 5

Beverly J. Graf, Vice President of Development, Abilene Pictures (Primal Fear, Fallen, Frequency, Hart’s War, Fracture)

DirectingDirecting Workshop II: StorytellingX 476.95B Film & Television 4 unitsIn this second hands-on workshop in the directing series, participants complete two-to-three short narra-tive films using their own digital video camera. Focusing on storytelling, instruction teaches participants how to apply the principles and essential elements of dramatic structure and character development to the filmmaking principles explored in X 476.95 Directing Workshop I: Composition and Movement. Through increasingly complex filmmaking assignments, participants discover how to combine key elements, such as casting, working with actors, shot selection, sync-sound, and music, to communicate the themes, conflict, and story arcs that create compelling narrative for a visual medium. Stu-dent work is screened and critiqued by the instructor and class. Prerequisite: X 476.95 Directing Workshop I: Composition and Movement or previous directing experience. Participants must provide their own digital video camera, have access to editing equipment and software, and be able to burn their own DVDs for assignments. Students also are responsible for writing and/or providing scripts for their short films. &Reg# W5325B

Through May 22: $555 / After: $605UCLA: 175 Dodd HallWed 7-10pm, Jun 22-Sep 7, 12 mtgs

Matthew Harrison, director whose feature film credits include Rhythm Thief (Jury Prize, Sundance Film Festi-val), Kicked in the Head (executive producer Martin Scorsese), Spare Me, and The Deep and Dreamless Sleep, and whose television directing credits include Sex and the City, Popular, and Dead Last. Mr. Harrison received the UCLA Extension Department of the Arts Outstanding Instructor of the Year Award, 2008.Reg# W5326B

Through May 22: $555 / After: $605UCLA: 3156 Bunche HallWed 7-10pm, Jun 22-Sep 7, 12 mtgs

Adam Nimoy, director whose credits include the TV series NYPD Blue, The Practice, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Babylon 5, and Gilmore Girls; former enter-tainment attorney. Mr. Nimoy also teaches writing, direct-ing, and acting and is the author of a memoir entitled My Incredibly Wonderful, Miserable Life (Pocket Books).

Directing Actors for the ScreenX 475.44 Film & Television 4 unitsThrough discussions, exercises, casting sessions, and the presentation of scenes, participants analyze and apply the directorial skills required for a successful collaboration with performers. Students select one dramatic and one comic scene, then cast, rehearse, and present them in class. Topics include analyzing the script, the Method approach to acting, defining objec-tives, creating dramatic conflict, and the elements of characterization. Actors are selected during in-class auditions and final scenes are performed on camera.Reg# W5324B

Through Jun 9: $655 / After: $715Westwood: B17 1010 Westwood Center

✷✷ Sat 10am-1pm, Jul 9-Aug 27✷✷ Sat 10am-5pm, Sep 3 & 10, 10 mtgs

Richard Friedman, director, writer, and producer of motion pictures, television movies, episodic TV, network specials, and music videos. Mr. Friedman produced and directed over 10 feature films, including Born and Darkwolf (20th Century Fox), Redemption of the Ghost (starring John Savage and Diane Ladd), and the action thriller Ground Zero. Mr. Friedman received the UCLA Extension Department of the Arts Instructor of the Year Award in 2007.Reg# W5317B

Through Jun 9: $655 / After: $715Westwood: 307 1010 Westwood Center

✷✷ Sat 10am-1pm, Jul 9-Aug 27✷✷ Sat 10am-5pm, Sep 3 & 10, 10 mtgs

Alex D’Lerma, director, writer, and actor whose direct-ing credits include the feature film, Alvarez & Cruz (Slamdunk Film Festival winner), and multiple prize-winning short films, including Strip Poker (Tahoe/Reno International Film Festival) and Meat (Horror Fest). Mr. D’Lerma also wrote and starred in the 2007 feature film, Born.

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Screenwriting CoursesThe UCLA Extension Writers’ Program offers over 200 screen-writing courses annually— onsite and online—as well as Cer tifi cate Programs in Feature Film Writ ing and Television Writing, Master Classes in Feature Film Writ ing and Half-Hour Television Pilot Writing, script consultations, and two screenwriting competitions.

For this quarter’s screenwriting courses see pages 131-136. For more infor mation call Jeff Bonnet at (310) 206-1542.


The Language of Filmmaking mX 476.581 Film & Television 4 unitsDesigned for filmmakers who want to develop the skills needed to make visually effective, complex films, this course defines those techniques and tools used by great directors of cinema. Through a wide selection of film and sound clips, pictures, articles, and interviews, students analyze filmmaking techniques, narrative strategies, and film theories used by the greatest filmmakers of all time. Topics range from point-of-view, focalization, direct and indirect narrative to functional usage of image composi-tion, camera movements, dramatic use of lighting and editing, off-screen space, and sound.For technical requirements see page 137. To view video clips, a high-speed Internet connection is suggested and QuickTime 7 is required. Enrollment limited.Reg# W5131B


Alessandro Pirolini, PhD in American Film History, University of London; author of Rouben Mamoulian (Il Castoro Cinema, Milan) and Preston Sturges (McFar-land, Jefferson, NC). Dr. Pirolini also has written numerous articles, essays, and film reviews for such publications as Cineforum, Ottoemezzo.com, and Il Nuovo Spettatore.

Making Your First Short FilmX 476.39 Film & Television 4 unitsAlways wanted to make your own short film and thought you had no experience and no money? In this class, get started using your own flip camera, pocket camera, iPhone, or whatever similar tool you have at your disposal. You learn how to write, produce, direct, and edit a 3-to-5-minute short fiction film. Emphasis is placed on maxi-mizing the on-screen value of the project using available resources. The first part of the class is devoted to the pre-production process, highlighting the role of the story, and provides an overview of affordable shooting equip-ment and editing technologies. You then develop and write your project, which is filmed outside of class. Instruction includes a primer on the fundamentals of shooting and directing actors, as well as the basics of editing and outputting the projects to DVD. The completed films are screened and discussed during at the last class. Prereq-uisite: Students must have access to a camera and editing equipment. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required to retrieve course materials. &Reg# W5332B

Through May 21: $505 / After: $550Westwood: 307 1010 Westwood CenterTue 7-10pm, Jun 21-Sep 6, 12 mtgs

Greg Lanesey, director, writer, and producer whose credits include, as writer/director, the features Chas-ing 3000 and 30, Still Single: Contemplating Suicide. As a producer, Mr. Lanesey has worked on such projects as Loveless in Los Angeles, TV Junkie (co-producer), and Zerophilia.

Low-Budget FilmmakingX 476.6 Film & Television 4 unitsInternet access required to retrieve course materials. For more information see page 84.Reg# W5338B

Through May 22: $555 / After: $605UCLA: 2214 School of Public Affairs Bldg.Wed 7-10pm, Jun 22-Sep 7, 12 mtgsEnrollment deadline: Jul 6


Producing DocumentariesX 478.733 Film & Television 4 unitsVisitors not permitted. Internet access required to retrieve course materials. For more information see page 84.Reg# W5073B

Through May 21: $555 / After: $605UCLA: 325 BotanyTue 7-10pm, Jun 21-Sep 6, 12 mtgsEnrollment deadline: Jul 5


Advanced Filmmaking Workshop: Production and Post-ProductionX 476.12B Film & Television 8 unitsIn this capstone course of the Directing Certificate pro-gram, students maximize their learning experience and improve their filmmaking skills through the creation of a short film that is screened for an invited audience after the end of the course. Having first developed their projects in the course X 476.23 Developing Your Short Film, students enter the workshop ready to begin pre-production. Through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on exercises students learn the techniques for translating their script into moving images as well as the creative and physical requirements for directing a film. Topics include, budgeting and produc-tion scheduling, casting actors and eliciting the best per-formance, collaborating with the crew, camera blocking, creating the shot list, visual composition, sound, and editing. By mid-class, the participants have the opportunity to put in practice all the producing and directorial basics they learned throughout the program as they shoot and edit their film with guidance from the instructor. Dailies are reviewed and critiqued in class. Prerequisite: X 476.12A Advanced Filmmaking Workshop I: Development and Pre-Production. Enrollment is restricted to Certificate Students in Directing. Students with prior short film experience can enroll by consent of instructor, space permitting, and must submit a sample of their previous work (a short film up to 5 minutes) as well as a proposed script for the class. All students: Submit your script before June 14 to [email protected]. Students must have access to a video camera and editing equipment. Enrollment limited to 25 students. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required to retrieve course materials. &

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Reg# W5319BThrough May 20: $1,095 / After: $1,205Westwood: 310 1010 Westwood CenterMon & Tue 7-10pm, Jun 20-Sep 13, 24 mtgs(no mtg 7/4 & 9/5)

Richard Friedman, director, writer, and producer of motion pictures, television movies, episodic TV, network specials, and music videos. Mr. Friedman produced and directed over 10 feature films, including Born as well as Darkwolf (for 20th Century Fox), Redemption of the Ghost (starring John Savage and Diane Ladd), and the action thriller Ground Zero. Mr. Friedman received the UCLA Extension Department of the Arts Instructor of the Year Award in 2007.

Bringing the Power of Music to Film: A Film Scoring Seminar with Charles BernsteinX 482.3 Music 4 unitsEnrollment limited; early enrollment advised. For more information see page 85.Reg# W5232B

Through May 28: $555 / After: $605Westwood: 217 Extension Lindbrook CenterTue 6:30-10pm, Jun 28-Aug 23, 10 mtgs(1 mtg to be arranged)

Charles Bernstein, for credits see page 85.

Post-ProductionPost-Production for Film and Television (Hybrid)X 404A Film & Television 4 unitsEmphasizing how new technologies continue to impact post-production, this course examines the post-produc-tion process for theatrical motion pictures as well as film- and electronic-based television. Topics include basics of the film laboratory, picture and sound editing processes; non-linear editing of single and multi-camera programs; special visual effects; the impact of sound—from music scoring to effects design; budget-ing, scheduling, and deliveries; and high-definition television and its impact on both feature and television post-production. Includes guest speakers and field trips to post-production facilities. For technical requirements see page 137. &

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Reg# W5311BThrough May 23: $555 / After: $605UCLA: 5200 Math SciencesThu 7-10pm, Jun 23-Aug 25Hollywood: Location to be announced

✷✷ Sat 10am-5pm, Jul 16, 12 mtgsOnline sessions: 7/28, 8/18, 9/8Enrollment deadline: Jul 7

Wes Irwin, Associate Director of Post-Production for Fox Television Studios who works on such shows as The Shield (FX), Saving Grace (TNT), The Riches (FX), Burn Notice (USA), New Amsterdam (Fox), and The Girls Next Door (E). Previously, Mr. Irwin was a post-produc-tion manager and executive for three separate film and television production companies.

Editing with Final Cut Pro: An Introductory WorkshopX 478.311 Film & Television 4 unitsIn this hands-on course, using their own Mac comput-ers, participants unlock the feature set of Final Cut Pro in the context of creating two real-world projects. Topics include project management and organization, captur-ing and editing techniques, audio editing and mixing, motion and filter effects. You must bring your own Mac laptop with a minimum of 15 GB of free space, a power adapter, and Final Cut Pro (installed and fully updated); external firewire hard drive is optional; arrive 30 min-utes before the first class for assistance in setting-up their computers and installing media. Prerequisite: Basic Macintosh skills; knowledge of editing very help-ful. Required text: Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro by Diana Weynand must be purchased by the first class. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required to retrieve course materials. &Reg# W5328B

Through May 28: $555 / After: $605Westwood: B06 1010 Westwood CenterTue 6-10pm, Jun 28-Aug 2, 6 mtgs

Robert Scheid, Apple-certified Final Cut Pro, Motion, and DVD Studio Pro instructor; television producer; film and television editor and coloristReg# W5329B

Through Jun 30: $555 / After: $605Westwood: B06 1010 Westwood Center

✷✷ Sat 10am-5pm, Jul 30; Aug 6, 13 & 20, 4 mtgs

Stephanie Huang, Apple Certified Final Cut Pro, instructor and editor

Certificate in Entertainment StudiesFor aspiring filmmakers and content creators, this 48-unit pro gram is ideal for those with a passion for entertain ment who prefer to shape their own curriculum from a wide variety of areas.

For more information, including program require-ments, call (310) 825-9064, or visit uclaextension.edu/entertainmentstudies.

Certificate in DirectingLearn essential principles of direct-ing, including story elements, direct-ing actors, filmmaking aesthetics, and the director’s role in relation to other key production positions.

The curriculum in this 10-course 50-unit program includes film-making workshops that offer a comprehensive practical component. Students begin with simple exer-cises and progress to directing an original short narrative movie that is screened for an invited audience.



Editing with Final Cut Pro: An Advanced Workshop (Hybrid)X 478.312 Film & Television 4 unitsUsing their own computers, experienced users or those wishing to increase their overall Final Cut Pro knowl-edge, learn the the details of effects and color within Final Cut Pro, such as motion effects, filter effects, color keying, color correction, power trimming, speed changes, and much more. Instruction also covers tips, tricks, and other secrets that allow participants to master the finer points of this powerful program. For technical requirements see page 137. Prerequisite: X 478.311 Editing with Final Cut Pro: An Introductory Workshop or consent of instructor. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required to retrieve course materials. &Reg# W5330B

Through Jul 2: $555 / After: $605Classroom meetings:Westwood: B06 1010 Westwood CenterTue 6-10pm, Aug 9 & 30; Sep 6 & 13Online sessions:Aug 16-Sep 23, 6 mtgs

Robert Scheid, for credits see page 83.

Editing the Genre Film (Hybrid)X 478.224A Film & Television 4 unitsShock, laughter, thrills, and tears are all emotions that we identify with specific genres. Whether creating a thriller, a romantic comedy, or a horror film, the editor must be aware of the different demands of each genre. Participants examine film types as they relate to style, form, and content. The editor’s tools of pacing, shot selection, and juxtaposition are highlighted, through lectures, screenings, and discussions with prominent guest speakers, to show how editing influences the emotional outcome of a film. Students examine the expectations posed by different genres and the tech-niques employed to sustain a fulfilling cinematic experi-ence. Topics include “love and sex”: romantic comedies and erotic thrillers, “the big scare”: horror and sus-pense, “dreams and quests”: fantasy and science fic-tion films, “white hats and black hats”: westerns and film noir, “just for laughs”: comedies, and “heroic deeds”: action-adventure. By the end of the course, participants gain an understanding of what editing choices best serve classic, cult, and successful cross-genre movies. For technical requirements see page 137. This course includes online sessions and class-room meetings. Internet access required to retrieve course materials. &

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Reg# W5337BThrough Jul 6: $505 / After: $550Online sessions:Aug 6-Sep 10Classroom meetings:UCLA: 167 Dodd Hall

✷✷ Sun 9am-6pm, Aug 14, 21 & 28, 9 mtgsEnrollment deadline: Jul 8

John Rosenberg, feature film editor whose many credits include Mannequin: On the Move, Totally Blonde, Made in Heaven, Poison Ivy 3, The Convent, Mac and Me, Body Count, Horseplayer, and Prancer. Mr. Rosen-berg is a former head of post-production for several independent studios, including LIVE Entertainment (now Artisan/LionsGate). Currently, he is editing the feature documentary More Than the Rainbow, and is finishing a book on modern film editing.

ProducingPre-Production and Production for Film and Television (Hybrid)X 404 Film & Television 4 unitsAn overview of the real-world aspects of producing as practiced in the various sectors of filmed entertainment from script development through pre-production and production. Topics include the producer’s interface with the writer, director, and other key personnel; pitching and selling ideas; script breakdown and scheduling; budgeting and all the critical on-the-set issues facing the producer. For technical requirements see page 137. This course includes online sessions and classroom meetings. Internet access required to retrieve course materials. &Reg# W5310B

Through May 23: $555 / After: $605UCLA: 121 Dodd HallThu 7-10pm, Jun 23-Sep 1, 12 mtgs(no mtg 7/21 & 8/18; 3 mtgs to be arranged)Enrollment deadline: Jul 7

Kelly Kiernan, Production Executive, New Regency Films who has worked on such films as Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Man on Fire, and Date Movie. Ms. Kiernan’s other credits include Price for Peace (feature documen-tary), Animal Rescue Kids (TV series), Younger and Younger, Friday the 13th #9, Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs, Apt Pupil, Trigger Effect, and Salmonberries.

Making Your First Short FilmX 476.39 Film & Television 4 unitsPrerequisite: Students must have access to a camera and editing equipment. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required to retrieve course materials. For more information see page 83. &Reg# W5332B

Through May 21: $505 / After: $550Westwood: 307 1010 Westwood CenterTue 7-10pm, Jun 21-Sep 6, 12 mtgs

Greg Lanesey, for credits see page 83.

The Language of Filmmaking mX 476.581 Film & Television 4 unitsEnrollment limited. For more information see page 83.Reg# W5131B


Alessandro Pirolini, for credits see page 83.

Low-Budget FilmmakingX 476.6 Film & Television 4 unitsIn this detailed exploration of low-budget filmmaking, you learn techniques and theories examining all phases of the process from development to production to post-production. The focus is on translating a minimum budget into maximum quality on screen. Topics include the script, financing the production, evaluating the marketplace, analyzing and breaking down the screen-play, learning to apply creativity to a budgetary plan to maximize on-screen value, casting, selecting key pro-duction personnel, production design, music, editing, sound design, marketing, and distribution. The class collectively completes a producer’s breakdown and production budget for a feature-length screenplay. Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

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Reg# W5338BThrough May 22: $555 / After: $605UCLA: 2214 School of Public Affairs Bldg.Wed 7-10pm, Jun 22-Sep 7, 12 mtgsEnrollment deadline: Jul 6


The Art of Line ProducingX 478.13A Film & Television 4 unitsThis 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; choosing locations; equipment and music; how to deal with divergent personalities and specific problem solving during pro-duction; and the differences between producing a movie independently versus with a studio. Note: Although the budgeting process is addressed, the course does not focus on line-by-line budgeting of motion pictures. A basic knowledge of film production is recommended. Internet access required to retrieve course materials.Reg# W5162B

Through May 20: $555 / After: $605UCLA: 146 Dodd HallMon 7-10pm, Jun 20-Aug 29, 12 mtgs(no mtg 7/4; 2 Sats, 7/16 & 7/30, 2-5pm)Enrollment deadline: Jul 11

Nanda Rao, producer, production manager, and line producer (DGA) who has worked on a vast range of feature credits, such as Identical, Sideways, Anna Nicole, Down for Life, Beneath Loch Ness, Buddy Boy, The Heist, and the 1999 Independent Spirit Awards nominee Sugartown.

Producing DocumentariesX 478.733 Film & Television 4 unitsLearn about the opportunities available to the indepen-dent 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 one-to-two-hour programs through screening and discussing examples of documentary genres. Lectures emphasize story, structure, and style and address related budget, financial, and technical aspects of television documen-taries. Each participant conceives and drafts a written synopsis for a one-hour television documentary with the option to independently produce a presentation tape. Specialists with expertise in archival footage, interview techniques, location shooting, editing, and other areas are invited as guest lecturers, subject to availability. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required to retrieve course materials.Reg# W5073B

Through May 21: $555 / After: $605UCLA: 325 BotanyTue 7-10pm, Jun 21-Sep 6, 12 mtgsEnrollment deadline: Jul 5


The Business of the Film IndustryX 403.03 Management 4 units34 hours of MCLE credit available.Participants should read chapter 1 of the course reader before the first class. Enrollment limited. For more information see page 85. &Reg# W5277B

Through May 28: $555 / After: $605UCLA: 175 Dodd HallTue 7-10pm, Jun 28-Aug 30

✷✷ Sat 10am-1pm, Jul 30; Aug 13, 12 mtgsJudith Merians, for credits see page 85.

Marketing and Distributing Independent Films across All Platforms mX 403.61 Management 4 unitsEnrollment limited; early enrollment advised. For more information see page 86. &Reg# W5272B



Certificate in ProducingThis 12-course 48-unit program provides students with the essential facets of both creative and physical producing. The curriculum empha-sizes the role of the story as well as principles of financing, marketing, and distribution.

At the end of the program, students practice their skills in an online interactive role-playing course that

stimulates a real Hollywood negotiating environment.

Advisors are available to provide guidance to students wishing to meet particular career goals.

For more information call (310) 825-9064 or email entertainmentstudies@ uclaextension.edu.

Certificate in The Business and Management of EntertainmentThis 36-unit program is designed for aspiring mainstream Hollywood executives, as well as those interested in the world of inde pen dent filmmaking.

The curricu lum pro vides students with an understanding of industry business practices, including an overview of the enter tain ment business and legal affairs, financing, and marketing and distribution in the global marketplace.




Production Accounting for Film and TelevisionX 404.2 Management 2 unitsUp to 20 hours of CPE credit available.Responsible for maintaining financial controls and financial reporting of all production funds, the produc-tion accountant must provide timely and accurate reporting of the financial information that will enable the producers to maximize production values. This comprehensive course covers duties, including set up and oversight of all accounting functions, such as budgeting, cost reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, petty cash, purchase orders, BTL payroll, ATL payroll, per diem, and banking and knowledge of signatory guilds and unions. Other topics include related software; insurance; labor laws; and production tax credits, rebates, and refunds. Guest speakers included. Prerequisite: Familiarity with basic production; some accounting knowledge helpful. Internet access required to retrieve course materials.Reg# W5331B

Through Jun 11: $455 / After: $495UCLA: 161 Dodd HallMon 7-10pm, Jul 11-Aug 15, 6 mtgs

Aved Savoulian, Audit Manager and Production Accountant, NBC Universal Feature Pictures, who has has held previous positions at CBS Television and Fox Sports Networks.Greg Hemstreet, Senior Director, Production Finance, Universal Pictures

Bringing the Power of Music to Film: A Film Scoring Seminar with Charles BernsteinX 482.3 Music 4 unitsThis seminar is for film composers, filmmakers, and others interested in the subtle art of film scoring. It examines the crucial contribution music makes to nar-rative and emotional expression in film. Lectures and discussions, enhanced with film clips and recordings, cover such topics as great film themes and how melo-dies work in films; musical style, fashion, and concept: what’s in and what’s out; love and sex in film music:

what’s hot and what’s not; horror, suspense, and how to scare people with music; comedy, emotion, and what makes us laugh and cry; songs and singing in movies: what the singer/songwriter can do; and a guest compos-ers’ roundtable. One field trip to a professional recording environment will be scheduled, date to be announced. Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.Reg# W5232B


Charles Bernstein, Emmy Award-winning composer whose film credits include After Innocence, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Cujo, The Entity, and Love at First Bite. Mr. Bernstein’s television credits include Miss Ever’s Boys, Enslavement, The Sea Wolf, The Long Hot Summer, and Drug Wars, among many others.

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nEw CourSELegal Primer for the Entertainment BusinessX 403.01 Management 4 units34 hours of MCLE credit available, including 1 hour of Legal Ethics.This one-of-a-kind course explores key legal principles and contractual relationships within the film and televi-sion industry through a dynamic assortment of lectures, discussions, and hands-on workshops. Particularly geared towards producers, actors, writers, directors, and managers, students develop a core understanding of subjects, including idea protection, copyright, defama-tion, trademark and the right of publicity. In addition, students are exposed to key issues in manager agree-ments and in standard film and television agreements, including option agreements and actor, writer, director, and producer employment agreements. Through learn-ing some essential “countermeasures” to use when

reviewing such contracts, students are empowered in a way usually only reserved for elite talent lawyers —and have a lot of fun in the process. Internet access required to retrieve course materials.Reg# W2071B

Through May 22: $555 / After: $605UCLA: 2100A Broad Art CenterWed 7-10pm, Jun 22-Sep 7, 12 mtgsEnrollment deadline: Jul 6

David Wienir, talent lawyer and author; Business Affairs Executive, United Talent Agency. Formerly, Mr. Wienir was an associate with Gang, Tyre, Ramer & Brown, Inc. which represents many prominent clients in the music, film, and television industries, as well as a New York entertainment litigator specializing in music.

The Business of the Film IndustryX 403.03 Management 4 units34 hours of MCLE credit available.Learn how all the elements that go into making a film fit together and impact each other. This course follows the trajectory of a film from the initial step of finding the project to the ultimate calculation of worldwide profits. Each session covers another step in the process, including the global marketplace; entertainment conglomerates; independent film production; the players and their roles; structure of a major studio; idea sources for film production; assessing a production’s potential; finding the right market niche and tailoring the production to that market; pitching the project and attaching creative elements; negotiating deals and securing financing; cash flow, budgets, and monitoring expenses; maximizing ancillary markets and revenue; developing a marketing plan; distributing the picture in various media; and defining and accounting for profits. Participants should read chapter 1 of the course reader before the first class. Enrollment limited. &Reg# W5277B

Through May 28: $555 / After: $605UCLA: 175 Dodd HallTue 7-10pm, Jun 28-Aug 30

✷✷ Sat 10am-1pm, Jul 30; Aug 13, 12 mtgsJudith Merians, entertainment attorney and published author whose former positions include senior vice

president of business and legal affairs, Regent Enter-tainment; COO, The Hollywood Experts Online; literary agent, Media Artists Group; senior vice president of business and legal affairs, Saban International; assis-tant general counsel, Warner Bros.; and director of business affairs, Paramount Pictures Corporation.

The Business of Hollywood: An Industry Immersion Experience mX 479.471 Film & Television 4 unitsBecome a studio executive, producer, or agent in this interactive role-playing course. The goal is to “create” as many commercially successful films as possible while dealing with limited financial resources, studio executives with their own agendas, and the whims and demands of movie stars. Every week, you negotiate deals in order to get your films made. The result may be a multimillion dollar hit or a multimillion dollar flop. Careers change, players lose jobs, are promoted, or make so much money they open their own studio. Learn the techniques of identifying and selling market-able concepts, the specifics of talent compensation and the studio system, while also gaining an understanding of what it takes to succeed in Hollywood as well as how to negotiate real-world industry deals. For technical requirements see page 137. Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. This course includes both online sessions and classroom meetings. Required text: Get-ting Past No by William Ury. Visitors not permitted.Reg# W5281B


Amotz Zakai, Vice President, Echo Lake Productions. Mr. Zakai has worked on such projects as Tsotsi (Oscar winner 2006), Water (Oscar nominated 2007), Away from Her, and Thirteen Conversations about One Thing. He also represents domestic and international writers and directors.

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Marketing and Distributing Independent Films across All Platforms mX 403.61 Management 4 unitsWhat are the considerations involved in financing, packaging, selling, or acquiring a financially viable film? Producers, filmmakers, and screenwriters learn what makes a project attractive to potential buyers, study a variety of deal structures; and learn how to find domes-tic and overseas distribution for theatrical, television, DVD, and alternative markets. Participants gain knowl-edge on how to craft a distribution strategy from the earliest stages of project development. Topics include choosing material, budget, and casting; selling the film through festivals and markets, key buyers, evolving distribution outlets, such as Internet, cell phones, etc.; the roles of producer, marketing and sales executives, and executive producers and an overview of film financ-ing models. For technical requirements see page 137. Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. &Reg# W5272B



Copyright Law in the Entertainment Industry mX 448.84 Management 4 units34 hours of MCLE credit available.What is intellectual property and how does it apply to the entertainment industry? As the ownership of intel-lectual property continues to be the life blood of the industry and the source of income for many, this online course answers these questions and provides a general overview of intellectual property rights with a focus on copyright law and its role in the film and music indus-tries. Specific topics covered include important provi-sions of the 1976 Copyright Act, amendments to the Copyright Act, authorship and copyright ownership, copyright registration and notice, duration, exclusive rights, key court cases, international copyright protec-tion, and how copyright applies to the Internet. For technical requirements see page 137. Enrollment lim-ited; early enrollment advised.Reg# W5275B


David Moser, entertainment attorney; professor at Belmont University’s Mike Curb College of Entertain-ment and Music Business in Nashville, where he teaches courses in copyright law, music publishing, legal issues in the music industry, and record company operations. Mr. Moser is the author of Music Copyright for the New Millennium and has received a Fulbright Scholar Award to conduct research on copyright enforcement in the Philippines.

Art and Business of MusicFor more information call (310) 825-9064, email [email protected], or visit uclaextension.edu/entertainmentstudies.

Space is limited; early enrollment highly recommended. Visitors are not permitted at some courses.

For online course technical requirements see page 137.

The Music BusinessCopyright Law in the Entertainment Industry mX 448.84 Management 4 units34 hours of MCLE credit available.Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. For more information see this page.Reg# W5275B


David Moser, for credits see this page.

A&R: Making Music from Acquisition to ReleaseX 446.2 Music 4 unitsA definitive analysis of the functions of the A&R profes-sional, this course stresses the team effort needed from all departments in the creation of recorded music in all formats—from acquisition to release. Topics include new artist acquisition; record deals; the role of the producer; working with personal managers; utilizing the internet to scout new bands; music publishing; the Los Angeles club scene; A&R methods for genres, such as urban, alterna-tive, and indie music; how to attract record company interest without compromising artistic integrity; paths to A&R career positions (panel discussion); and recording artists who weren’t successful: what went wrong? Sug-gested field trips to hear unsigned artists who are the focus of A&R attention also are included. Guest speakers include recording artists, producers, managers, record company executives, and A&R personnel.

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Reg# W5259BThrough May 20: $555 / After: $605UCLA: 175 Dodd HallMon 6-10pm, Jun 20-Aug 22, 9 mtgs(no mtg 7/4)Enrollment deadline: Jul 11

Barry Squire, former A&R executive at Columbia, Geffen, and Warner Brothers Records. Currently, Mr. Squire is an independent A&R consultant with a musi-cian referral service that has assisted over 400 record-ing artists. His recent clients include Nine Inch Nails, Smashing Pumpkins, Gwen Stefani, Korn, Weezer, She Wants Revenge, Ashlee Simpson, OK Go, Lauryn Hill, Jesse McCartney, and Macy Gray.

Legal and Practical Aspects of the Music BusinessX 448.35 Music 4 units34 hours of MCLE credit available, including 1 hour of Legal Ethics.Whether you are an artist, manager, lawyer, accountant, music -industry executive, producer, songwriter, or music publisher—or aspire to be—this course is essential to understanding the deals that are being made in the music business, the complex legal problems in today’s music industry, and how they are resolved. Instruction focuses on both legal and practical issues surrounding the music industry. Through a dynamic assortment of lectures, discussions, and hands-on workshops, students develop a core understanding of music industry agree-ments (artist, songwriter, producer, manager, agent, and 360 deals); payment of royalties; and entertainment law concepts, such as copyright, trademark right of publicity, and contracts. Current legislative issues also are covered. Required text: All You Need to Know about the Music Industry (7th ed.) by Donald S. Passman. Internet access required to retrieve course materials. &Reg# W5269B

Through May 23: $555 / After: $605UCLA: 147 Dodd HallThu 7-10pm, Jun 23-Sep 8, 12 mtgsEnrollment deadline: Jul 7

Kenneth D. Freundlich, attorney with over 25 years’ experience in representing top-tier artists, songwriters, producers, and small companies in the motion picture, television, music, and interactive industries. Mr. Freun-dlich also represented the producers of Paul Simon’s Concert in the Park, The John Lennon Music Awards, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, HBO’s The Music in Me, and the Academy Award-winning motion picture When We Were Kings. He currently is on the Board of the BHBA Foundation and the Board of the California Copy-right Conference and is a former member of the Board of Governors of the Beverly Hills Bar Association.

Touring, Tour Accounting, and MerchandisingX 448.86 Music 4 unitsDiscover the fundamental aspects of the concert touring industry. This course guides students through the entire touring process from planning to settling live perfor-mances. Participants gain an understanding of such different tour revenue streams as ticket sales, sponsor-ship income, and merchandising. Students also learn how to maximize tour profits through effective marketing, promotion, budgeting and monitoring. Instruction includes lectures, industry guest speakers, and discussion. Inter-net access required to retrieve course materials.Reg# W5265B

Through May 22: $555 / After: $605UCLA: 118 Haines HallWed 7-10pm, Jun 22-Sep 7, 12 mtgsEnrollment deadline: Jul 6

David Michael Shapiro, booking agent with the Agency Group, one of the world’s leading booking agencies representing a wide variety of genres. Mr. Shapiro has recently started his own record label imprint, Velocity Records.Eric Tobin, Director of Sales and Artist Development for Hopeless Records, where he handles the development of new artists and projects with a focus on early touring and content creation.

Entrepreneurship for the Indie ArtistX 451 Music 4 unitsRecord-low album sales, industry lay-offs and ever-evolving changes in technology can be disheartening for the aspiring artist looking to break into the business, but nothing could be further from the truth! There’s never been a better time to be a do-it-yourself artist and this course gives you the tools you need to know what you can do yourself (and how) and when you should bring in the professionals. Many musicians record and market their own music, but only a handful actually monetize those efforts. Learn the importance of establishing a brand and how to harness the power of the Internet to generate awareness of and excitement around your music. Topics include creating a business plan for yourself and your brand, forming a marketing campaign, deciding on distribution options, optimizing sales through targeted use of social media and tracking tools, building a fan base through gigging and mer-chandise, publishing and licensing, and the latest developments in promotion—all on a shoestring budget. Instruction features guest speakers working in various facets of the industry to bring a real-world perspective to the topics. Internet access required to retrieve course materials. Required text: All You Need to Know about the Music Industry (7th ed.) by Donald S. Passman.Reg# W5261B

Through May 21: $555 / After: $605UCLA: 1337 School of Public Affairs Bldg.Tue 7-10pm, Jun 21-Sep 6, 12 mtgsEnrollment deadline: Jul 5

Kristelia Garcia, J.D., currently works as an Account Director in Digital Sales at Universal Music Group Dis-tribution. She previously served as Director of Business Development in charge of Content Acquisition and Indie Label Relations for MySpace Music, and as an enter-tainment litigation attorney specializing in licensing and publishing at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP.

Music ProductionElements of Hit SongwritingX 401.5 Music 4 unitsDesigned for both musicians and lyricists, this hands-on introduction to the craft of songwriting focuses on col-laboration and teaches a step-by-step method for writing a professional quality song. Instruction empha-sizes the elements that make up a successful song and the completion of a demo in preparation for a market-able product. Participants gain an understanding of all aspects of hit songwriting from structure to groove, covering the different approaches for writing rock, pop, alternative, blues, R&B, hip-hop, and country. They practice creating and developing a hook, learning where to place it, how to set it up, and how to exploit it within different types of song structure. Discussion includes a wide variety of guests from the industry, such as A&R/record companies, music supervisors, record produc-ers, and film and television executives. Internet access required to retrieve course materials.Reg# W5266B

Through May 23: $555 / After: $605UCLA: 1440 Schoenberg Music BuildingThu 7-10pm, Jun 23-Sep 8, 12 mtgsEnrollment deadline: Jul 7

Arlene Matza-Jackson, songwriter, producer, indepen-dent A&R, publisher, and music supervisor who has co-written songs with Kenny Loggins, David Foster, Guy Thomas, Bennett Salvay, Snuffy Walden, and Maurice White (EWF). Ms. Matza-Jackson is a recipient of the UCLA Extension Distinguished Instructor Award, 2006. Her other credits include songs for Earth, Wind & Fire and Lulu, and recently she, along with Guy Thomas, co-wrote the song “Sweeter Than Sweet” for the Hello Kitty, Hello World soundtrack. Most recently, Ms. Matza-Jackson co-wrote a new album with Swedish rock band Grand Illusion on their new CD, Brand New World.Guy Thomas, singer/songwriter, producer, composer, and touring musician who has co-written songs with Kenny Loggins, Carly Simon, Smokey Robinson, and Kenny Rogers and toured with numerous recording artists. Presently, Mr. Thomas scores television shows and his music can be heard on several network and cable television series.

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Join multi-Emmy winner Pablo Munguia, music industry veteran who has worked with Britney Spears, Barbra Streisand, Alicia Keyes, The Back Street Boys, and other top names in pop music, as he shares his insights into audio fundamentals, songwriting, pro duction, and the business issues facing today’s independent music producers. Also included, you have an opportunity to present your demo for critique and feedback.

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Introduction to Pro ToolsX 479.12 Music 4 units(Equivalent to Digidesign Pro Tools 101: An Introduction to Pro Tools 8.)Using your own laptop, learn the foundational skills and working knowledge needed to perform basic Pro Tools 8 operations and begin your own projects or interface with others using Pro Tools. Topics include system capabilities, navigation and display basics, understanding the edit and mix windows, making your first audio recording, making selections and playing audio, creating regions and using memory locations, using the editing modes and tools, importing media and audio files, using fades, managing audio regions, basic mixing concepts, introduction to Real Time plug-ins, and an introduction to MIDI within Pro Tools. Ideal for those who have recently purchased Pro Tools and have been working with the system for less than one year. This course covers the requirements needed to become a Certified Digidesign Pro Tools Level 101 by taking and passing the Digidesign exam;. Note: Students must bring their own Mac or PC laptop with a minimum of 15 GB of free space, a power adapter, and Pro Tools 8 (installed with, and fully updated); external firewire hard drive is optional. Students must arrive 30 minutes before the first class for assistance in setting-up their computers and installing media. This course uses Pro Tools LE on a Mac computer. Pro Tools LE system on PC or M-Powered system on MAC/PC are welcome. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills and basic audio technology concepts. Required text: Pro Tools 101 Official Courseware (updated for Pro Tools 8) by Digidesign and Frank D. Cook. Must be purchased by first class. Visitors not permitted. &Reg# W5335B

Through May 20: $555 / After: $605Westwood: B06 1010 Westwood CenterMon 6-10pm, Jun 20-Aug 22, 9 mtgs(no mtg 7/4)

Maurizio “Otto” De Togni, Apple Certified Master Trainer for Logic Studio, Digidesign Certified Pro Tools instructor, composer for commercials and TV, music and sound editor, Pro Tools and Logic engineer, and audio specialist. Mr. De Togni also writes an editorial column on music data processing and audio-pro solutions for Macworld magazine and Macworld Online.

Introduction to Independent Music Production856.61 Music 1.5 CEUWith the current advances in music technology, song-writers, musicians, and composers interested in creat-ing professional sounding recordings can do so from an affordable set-up in their own home studio. This seminar presents an introduction to the processes involved in independent music production. The first part is devoted to analyzing the development and evolution of music production over the past four decades through the work and techniques of the most talented produc-ers. Participants also are introduced to critical listening techniques. During the second part, the instructor and guest lecturers discuss the interrelations between the various components involved in producing music, including music business, audio fundamentals, song-writing, and production, as well as business issues facing the independent producer. Participants come away with an understanding of the various music pro-duction styles and issues involved in producing music from their home studios. On the last day, students have the opportunity to present their demo for critique and feedback. Meeting dates subject to change; visit uclaextension.edu for confirmed dates and location.Reg# W5271B

Through Jul 7: $245 / After: $269UCLA: 175 Dodd Hall

✷✷ Sun 12-5pm, Aug 7, 14 & 21, 3 mtgsEnrollment deadline: Aug 7

Pablo Munguia, multi-Emmy Award-winning producer/mixer/engineer who has worked with such artists as Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Lionel Richie, Robbie Williams, Seal, Alicia Keys, Paula Cole, Chris Botti, Michael Bublé, Gladys Knight, and Carole King. In the sound department, Mr. Munguia has worked on such shows as The Academy Awards, The Grammy Awards, and American Idol.

Producing Professional DemosX 449.1 Music 4 unitsThis course integrates musical and engineering tech-niques that apply to any recording. Instruction empha-sizes how to get that “major label sound” from afford-able setups, commercial song structure, and vocal production, as well as how to equip your own home studio. Other topics include demystifying the basic physics of sound, microphones, monitor speakers, cables, and connectors; analog and digital recording; signal path through a mixing board; miking techniques; going direct; digital reverbs; MIDI, synthesizers, sam-plers, multi-timbral units, sequencers, and popular computer music programs. Rhythm tracks, vocal pro-duction, background vocals, mixdown techniques, and editing and mastering to CD are demonstrated. Enroll-ment limited; early enrollment advised.Reg# W5263B

Through May 22: $595 / After: $655UCLA: 2270 School of Public Affairs Bldg.Wed 7-10pm, Jun 22-Sep 7, 12 mtgs


Film ScoringThe Certificate Program in Film Scoring is endorsed by The Society of Composers & Lyricists (SCL), the nonprofit and primary orga-nization for professional film/TV/multimedia music composers, songwriters, and lyricists. The SCL is committed to advancing the interests of the film and television music community.

Workshop in Music NotationX 482.83 Music 4 unitsThis hands-on workshop focuses on mastering skills related to the written language of music. Participants learn to create scores, lead sheets and more with Sibelius software using their own laptop. In a profes-sional or semi-professional environment, nothing affects the way music is first performed more than the way it appears on the written page. Strong music copying skills can save hours of studio and rehearsal time as well as immediately impress musicians who try to interpret your musical creations. Note: Students must bring their own Mac or PC laptop with a minimum of 5 GB of free space, a power adapter, with Sibelius installed. It is also sug-gested that students bring headphones as well as either a separate 18 Key Numeric Keypad or a separate full size computer keyboard to access important shortcuts. This course uses Sibelius 6 on a Mac computer. It is recommended that students use Sibelius 6 (educational pricing available) however, other versions of Sibelius or Sibelius Student are welcome. Prerequisite: Basic com-puter proficiency and ability to read music. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required to retrieve course materials.Reg# W5241B

Through May 23: $555 / After: $605Westwood: B06 1010 Westwood CenterThu 7-10pm, Jun 23-Sep 8, 12 mtgs

Mark Hollingsworth, Sibelius expert, session musician, composer, producer and arranger who has worked with legendary artists ranging from Santana to Luther Van-dross, Alice Cooper to Stevie Wonder. His experience includes music for movies, television and cartoons in settings from symphony orchestras to jazz combos.

Receive a One-Year Membership to GRAMMY U!When You Enroll in The Music Business or Independent Music Production Certificate Programs

Entertainment Studies and Per-forming Arts at UCLA Extension is pleased to announce its associa-tion with GRAMMY U (The GRAMMY University Network). Created by the Recording Acad-emy®, GRAMMY U is a unique and fast-growing community of students who are pursuing a career in the music industry.

How does this benefit you? When you enroll in our Certificate in Independent Music Production or Certificate in The Music Business, you’ll receive a one-year member-ship in GRAMMY U as part of your certificate fee.

Membership gives you access to GRAMMY U and Recording Academy events, including net-working and educational activities; performance opportunities; profes-sional development; and a host of discounts to magazines, events, and music conferences nationwide.


Certificate in Film ScoringEndorsed by the Society of Composers and Lyricists

One of the first programs of its kind, UCLA Extension’s Certificate in Film Scoring provides students with the opportunity to compose and conduct their own scores under the direction of talented industry professionals.

The 50-unit program also helps participants produce pieces that can be used for their professional reels.

Flexible evening and weekend scheduling allows for completion of the program in as little as one year.

Advisors are available to provide guidance to students wishing to meet career goals.



Harmonic Principles in Tonal and Nontonal MusicX 403.52 Music 4 unitsThe study of harmony is the cornerstone of music composition study. Designed for both students of music composition and individuals seeking a greater under-standing of the complexities of tonal and contemporary pitch organization, this course concentrates on both the practical compositional processes of harmonic princi-ples and the analytical tools necessary to enrich one’s creative imagination. Studying how master composers have solved the mysteries of harmony and through both composition and analysis, participants gain an insight into myriad harmonic choices of not only the 20th century, but also the rich, sophisticated principles of the tonal and neo-tonal systems. Prerequisite: The ability to read music and an understanding of the fundamen-tals of music theory. Course reader required, available at Lu Valle Commons bookstore. Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Internet access required to retrieve course materials. &Reg# W5247B

Through May 25: $555 / After: $605Westwood: 217 Extension Lindbrook Center

✷✷ Sat 9:30am-12:30pm, Jun 25UCLA: 1440 Schoenberg Music Building

✷✷ Sat 9:30am-12:30pm, Jul 2Westwood: 217 Extension Lindbrook Center

✷✷ Sat 9:30am-12:30pm, Jul 9-Sep 17, 12 mtgs(no mtg 9/3)

Steve Rothstein, PhD, composer of numerous orches-tral, choral, and chamber works; former professor of music theory, UCLA

Secrets of Composition: The Process of Creating MusicX 433.9 Music 4 unitsThe purpose of this workshop is to stimulate the musi-cal imagination, help participants advance their creative process in a conscious manner, and set the groundwork for compositional technique. The content consists of numerous compositional exercises intended to enrich the musical vocabulary with rhythmic gestures, harmo-nies, and melodic styles. Areas of exploration include where musical ideas come from and how to access them, sketching as a tool for expanding ideas, and how to develop the imagination. Students write music for each session—everything from melodic fragments to complete pieces. The last class meeting consists of a play-down of student works by a trio of professional musicians. Prerequisite: Although this course is appro-priate for composers of all levels, fluency in reading and writing music is mandatory. Course Reader required, available at Lu Valle Commons bookstore. Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Internet access required to retrieve course materials. &

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Reg# W5250BThrough May 25: $569 / After: $625Westwood: 217 Extension Lindbrook Center

✷✷ Sat 1:30-4:30pm, Jun 25UCLA: 1440 Schoenberg Music Building

✷✷ Sat 1:30-4:30pm, Jul 2Westwood: 217 Extension Lindbrook Center

✷✷ Sat 1:30-4:30pm, Jul 9-Sep 17, 12 mtgs(no mtg 9/3)

Steve Rothstein, for credits see this page.

Introduction to OrchestrationX 483.43 Music 4 units(Includes musicians’ fees.)Participants are introduced to the instruments of the orchestra. Through in-class demonstration, lecture and discussion, students learn why instruments sound as they do, how their sound is produced and some techni-cal limitations that should be taken into account when writing for them. The unique evocative capabilities of each instrument in regard to scoring films are also examined. Students apply techniques by composing short pieces for the woodwind, brass and string families to be performed in class. In addition, the percussion section and harp are studied. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of music fundamentals; e.g. notes, keys, scales, meter, etc. Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Required text: The Technique of Orchestration by Kent Kennan. &Reg# W5245B

Through May 26: $1,595 / After: $1,755Hollywood: Local 47 Musicians Union, 817 Vine Street

✷✷ Sun 2-5:30pm, Jun 26-Sep 11, 10 mtgs(no mtg 7/3 & 9/4)$30 nonrefundable until Jun 26; $830 nonrefundable until Jun 29; no refund thereafter.

Robert Drasnin, composer/conductor of scores for numerous television series, movies, and documentaries; former director of music at CBS. Mr. Drasnin’s television credits include The Twilight Zone; Mission: Impossible; The Wild, Wild West; and National Geographic specials. Mr. Drasnin received the Department of the Arts Out-standing Instructor Award in 2008 and was inducted into the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame.

Film Scoring II: Current Compositional TechniquesX 483.3 Music 4 units(Includes musicians’ fees.)Participants gain an understanding of, and learn to emulate, current compositional techniques and their enhanced possibilities of expression. Very often compos-ers are asked to composed music “sounding like” that of the major composers today. Study recent film scores and their harmonic, melodic, and textural language of such composers as John Williams, Hans Zimmer, Randy Newman, Alan Silvestri, James Horner, and Michael Giacchino. Students have the opportunity to apply these techniques by composing short pieces for small ensem-bles to be performed in class during three recording sessions. Prerequisite: Successful completion of X 483.1 Film Scoring I: Form and Function with a grade of C or better, a basic knowledge of notation and acoustic orchestration, or consent of instructor. Enrollment lim-ited; advance enrollment required. Internet access required to retrieve course materials.Reg# W5243B

Through May 23: $1,595 / After: $1,755Hollywood: Local 47 Musicians Union, 817 Vine StreetThu 7-10pm, Jun 23-Sep 8, 12 mtgs$30 nonrefundable until Jun 23; $830 nonrefundable until Jun 28; no refund thereafter.


SynthestrationX 449.91 Music 4 unitsLearn to bring your electronic realizations of your demos and scores to more vivid life. Through take-home assignments, learn to produce sample-based “cues” that sound more musical and realistic. Student work is presented and critiqued each week in class. Early assignments involve programming selections from the classical literature, beginning with small chamber pieces and progressing to large symphonic works. Later in the quarter, you orchestrate and then program short piano works and reductions. The class culminates in a final assignment of an original orchestral cue set to picture. In addition to the aesthetics of synthestration, this course also covers project studio requirements and considerations, such as computer choices, sequencing software, sample libraries, “electronic” orchestration techniques, and mixing techniques, all with the primary objective of producing “musical” facsimiles of acoustic instrument performances. Prerequisite: X 483.43 Introduction to Orchestration and/or prior experience in instrumentation and orchestral composing. Access to and proficiency in using a home studio with sequencing software and samples is required for completion of assignments. The course does not include instruction in any specific software. Participants must already have adequate knowledge and resources to MIDI program

short orchestral works and deliver these weekly on CD-R. Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Required text: The Guide to MIDI Orchestration, 4th Edition, by Paul Gilreath. Internet access required to retrieve course materials. &Reg# W5238B

Through May 22: $555 / After: $605Westwood: B06 1010 Westwood CenterWed 7-10pm, Jun 22-Sep 14, 12 mtgs(no mtg 8/10)

Fletcher Beasley, composer for film, television, com-mercials, video games, and interactive exhibits whose credits include the HBO feature film Roads to Riches. Mr. Beasley has worked with some of the top compos-ers in the film and television world, contributing writing, orchestration, and programming.

Bringing the Power of Music to Film: A Film Scoring Seminar with Charles BernsteinX 482.3 Music 4 unitsThis seminar is for film composers, filmmakers, and others interested in the subtle art of film scoring. It examines the crucial contribution music makes to nar-rative and emotional expression in film. Lectures and discussions, enhanced with film clips and recordings, cover such topics as great film themes and how melo-dies work in films; musical style, fashion, and concept: what’s in and what’s out; love and sex in film music: what’s hot and what’s not; horror, suspense, and how to scare people with music; comedy, emotion, and what makes us laugh and cry; songs and singing in movies: what the singer/songwriter can do; and a guest compos-ers’ roundtable. One field trip to a professional recording environment will be scheduled, date to be announced. Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.Reg# W5232B


Charles Bernstein, Emmy Award-winning composer whose film credits include After Innocence, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Cujo, The Entity, and Love at First Bite. Mr. Bernstein’s television credits include Miss Ever’s Boys, Enslavement, The Sea Wolf, The Long Hot Summer, and Drug Wars, among many others.

Survival Guide for Film and Television ComposersX 484.7 Music 2 unitsTo thrive in today’s highly competitive music market-place, you must master the necessary tools of business and the professional practices dictated by the global entertainment industry. From demo preparation to budgeting to alternative methods of compensation, the topics presented in this definitive seminar address these issues through lectures, demonstrations, and discus-sions. Topics include how composers secure employ-ment: the most likely career paths, how to break into the business, and preparing demo reels; selecting the right agents, managers, and attorneys; negotiating the com-poser agreement/deal memo; work-for-hire issues: copyright and publishing; the budgeting process; scoring options; the latest union provisions; and alternative compensation methods. You have the opportunity to create or revise your presentation reels and receive critiques from the instructor and other class members. Internet access required to retrieve course materials.Reg# W5252B

Through May 20: $425 / After: $468UCLA: 170 Dodd HallMon 7-10pm, Jun 20-Aug 1, 6 mtgs(no mtg 7/4)Enrollment deadline: Jun 27

Peter Neff, composer whose credits include the game Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly (co-composed with Stewart Copeland); promos for over 100 television shows, including CSI: Crime Scene Investigation; Survivor; Chicago Hope; and Walker, Texas Ranger; commercials for Miller Lite, Food City, and the Arizona Diamond-backs; 20 music library CDs; and music placed in such television shows as The Sopranos, Saturday Night Live, and Dr. Phil

What’s New for Summer?Looking for an educational adven ture with a fresh, up-to-the-minute perspective? Then explore UCLA Extension’s new summer courses.

Whatever your personal or professional goals, choose from a wide array of new courses in a variety of subject areas and formats—traditional classroom, weekend programs, online and hybrid courses, and more.

For a complete list of this quarter’s new courses see page 99.

Are You Eligible for a Lifetime Learning Tax Credit?You may be eligible to receive a 20-percent tax credit for the first $10,000 of tuition paid for post-secondary academic credit or CEU-bearing course leading to the award of a certificate.

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