Program Overview

Acting Program

The UCLA Extension Acting Certificate program is designed for those pursuing careers in film, television, commercials, and digital media. In addition to taking foundational courses, students will hone their performance, auditioning, and improvisation skills under the guidance of acting professionals.

Program Details

• Duration: 1 year (Full-Time pace) to 3 years
• Format: In-Person
• Unit Requirement: 48
• GPA Requirement: minimum 3.0 for certificate completion

International Students

This certificate is approved for international students to study full-time in the U.S. on an F-1 visa. International students must meet English language proficiency requirements for admission into the program.

Required Courses

• FILM TV X 404: Pre-Production and Production for Film and Television
• FILM TV X 404A: Post-Production for Film and Television
• THEATER X 407.5: Acting Techniques: The Fundamentals
• THEATER X 422.12: Voice and Movement for the Screen Actor
• THEATER X 410.3: Acting for the Camera I
• THEATER X 410.5: Acting for the Camera II
• THEATER X 407.78: Improvisation Techniques for the Actor: A Course in Spontaneity
• FILM TV X 438.40: The Working Actor: Get the Audition, Book the Job
• THEATER X 438.8: Delivering Memorable Auditions for Film and Television: A Workshop for Actors in Cold Reading and Interview Techniques

Elective Courses

Complete 2 electives (8 units) from courses numbered X 400-499 in Film & TV, or from the list of suggested electives, including:

• THEATER X 409: The Actor's Tool Box: Creating Emotional Truth
• THEATER X 419.3: Playing the American: An Acting and Accent-Reduction Workshop
• THEATER X 433: Pursuing a Career in Voice Overs
• THEATER X 438: Performing in TV Commercials: Practices and Opportunities in the Field
• MUSC X 415.3: Making Your Mark in Music: Stage Performance Secrets
• FILM TV X 476.39: Making Your First Short Film
• FILM TV X 476.95: Directing Workshop I: Composition and Movement
• FILM TV X 475.44: Directing Actors for the Screen
• MUSC X 404.4: Crafting Great Lyrics: A Songwriting Workshop
• MUSC X 409.8: Professional Songwriting for the Commercial Market: A Weekly Workout
• FILM TV X 408: Building an Online Audience

Internship Opportunities

An internship in film and television can provide practical experience in a variety of job functions. Certificate students must complete a minimum of 12 units of program curriculum (3 courses) before completing the application for approval to enroll in an internship.

Cost and Fees

• Application and Candidacy Fee: $200
• Estimated Textbooks and Materials: $550
• Estimated Program Tuition: $10,020
• International Student Fees are not included in the Estimated Program Tuition and can be found on the International Certificate Programs Dates & Fees page.

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