Is UCLA extension worth it?

[JustArt]

Hi!

I'm an international student looking to study film Directing in LA. I was informed by a friend of mine about the programs at the UCLA extension and I learnt the classes are mostly taken at night.

Has anyone ever take classes there or does anyone know someone who has?

I need reviews please.

Thank you.

 

[Chris W]

I believe @Julie Lew and @IndecisiveElle went to the producing one.

 

[Chris W]

UCLA - Professional Programs

UCLA's graduate-level, non-credit Professional Program has filmmaking courses taught by UCLA TFT staff. This film certificate program is more competitive than UCLA Extension. Directing: Learn the art of directing by exploring emerging film industry technologies and current narrative techniques...

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Or is the professional program different from the extension?

 

[Julie Lew]

The professional program is different from UCLA extension. I don’t have any experience with extension, sorry, but I did love the professional program course!

 

[Chris W]

The professional program is different from UCLA extension. I don’t have any experience with extension, sorry, but I did love the professional program course!

Ah. I probably should have known that.

 

[Chris W]

It looks like @Sabin did UCLA extension courses.

After Outfest, I took the UCLA Professional Program and Extension courses for the past five years or so. And it's been useful but juggling work (and finding work) with writing has been such a stress and I don't really have much by way of cohort in my life.

 

[Sabin]

It looks like @Sabin did UCLA extension courses.

Yes, I did. Although I've never taken a directing course at UCLA Extension. I'm sure they're good. You can enroll in a "Directing Track" there. The Professional Program is also a pretty good crash course. They're not always at night. It depends on the course. I don't have direct experience with the directing courses but I'm sure they're fine.

 

[Chris W]

The Professional Program is also a pretty good crash course.

Are you able to hopefully review the professional program on this site? That would be awesome.

Which one did you do?

UCLA - Professional Programs

UCLA's graduate-level, non-credit Professional Program has filmmaking courses taught by UCLA TFT staff. This film certificate program is more competitive than UCLA Extension. Directing: Learn the art of directing by exploring emerging film industry technologies and current narrative techniques...

• 4.75 star(s)
• Reviews: 4
• Category: California

 

[Sabin]

Are you able to hopefully review the professional program on this site? That would be awesome.

Which one did you do?

UCLA - Professional Programs Reviews & Admissions Statistics

UCLA's graduate-level, non-credit Professional Program has filmmaking courses taught by UCLA TFT staff. This film certificate program is more competitive than UCLA Extension. Directing: Learn the art of directing by exploring emerging film...

www.filmschool.org

UCLA - Professional Programs Reviews & Admissions Statistics

UCLA's graduate-level, non-credit Professional Program has filmmaking courses taught by UCLA TFT staff. This film certificate program is more competitive than UCLA Extension. Directing: Learn the art of directing by exploring emerging film...

www.filmschool.org

UCLA - Professional Programs Reviews & Admissions Statistics

UCLA's graduate-level, non-credit Professional Program has filmmaking courses taught by UCLA TFT staff. This film certificate program is more competitive than UCLA Extension. Directing: Learn the art of directing by exploring emerging film...

www.filmschool.org

I did screenwriting. I'd prefer not to review it because I didn't have a good terribly good experience for my own reasons. I was deliberating between four projects and I chose to write the wrong two while I was there. I spent a few months writing a screenplay for someone who said they would make it (tailored to their preferences) and they didn't. I spent the rest of the course writing something that needed more development before I set out to write it. So, I came away with largely nothing of worth. To be honest, one of the biggest problems with most screenwriting courses is they spend a very small amount of time ensuring that the script you're writing is strong from a conceptual/story level. It's just "This is the midpoint! This is the low point." Yes, but what is the story? I didn't get that from the Professional Program. That said, had I written the other two projects, I might have had a better experience.

 

[Chris W]

I did screenwriting. I'd prefer not to review it because I didn't have a good terribly good experience

You can review anonymously FYI. Any info you can give is a great help to others.

 

[nwyrkrj]

Hi!

I'm an international student looking to study film Directing in LA. I was informed by a friend of mine about the programs at the UCLA extension and I learnt the classes are mostly taken at night.

Has anyone ever take classes there or does anyone know someone who has?

I need reviews please.

Thank you.

Hey MissSophie,

I completed the entertainment studies certificate and I'm currently working on the tv and film comprehensive certificate.

In short I'd say UCLA Extension classes and/or certificates are "worth it". What are you looking to do?

Best,
Jesse

 

[CareerShift27]

I am a 31 year old woman who was never able to gain any specific experience in film and am now looking into the certificate to prep for a career shift. The one I am interested in is the Certificate in Producing.

 

[Chris W]

I just added the UCLA extension programs to our database:

UCLA Extension

As one of the oldest film institutions in America, UCLA Extension is an excellent option for California-based filmmakers looking for a blend of prestige and affordability. The university boasts a breadth of film certificate programs that can be pursued full-time for nine months to one year or...

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• Reviews: 2
• Category: California

If you've taken UCLA extension courses and can review them it would be awesome! (reviews can by anonymous)

 

[user1234]

You could also check out the Sundance Collab site! They have great resources and classes!

I just signed up for a TV directing master class!

 

[sky]

Yes, I did. Although I've never taken a directing course at UCLA Extension. I'm sure they're good. You can enroll in a "Directing Track" there. The Professional Program is also a pretty good crash course. They're not always at night. It depends on the course. I don't have direct experience with the directing courses but I'm sure they're fine.

Hi sabin, do you know if it's hard to apply for the Professional Program of directing at UCLA for total beginners?