Program Overview
This intensive workshop empowers aspiring showrunners with the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate the television industry. Through hands-on exercises, lectures, and industry insights, participants gain a comprehensive understanding of the role, including management, production, and creative aspects. The program prepares individuals for success as showrunners, meeting the high demand for skilled professionals in the field.
Program Outline
Outline:
Content:
- Role of a showrunner in the television industry
- Skills and knowledge required for successful showrunners
- Hands-on activities to enhance understanding of a showrunner's work
- Management of a writer's room and liaison with network and studio executives
- Basics of producing work, including budgets and series logistics
Structure:
- Intensive workshop format
- Hands-on exercises, lectures, and discussions
- Viewing of footage, including dailies and rough cuts
- Script analysis and note-giving
- Coverage of practical issues of production, budgeting, and series logistics
Teaching:
Methods:
- Hands-on exercises
- Lectures
- Discussions
- Viewing of footage
- Script analysis and note-giving
Unique Approaches:
- Focus on demystifying the role of a showrunner
- Use of hands-on exercises to enrich understanding
- Coverage of both creative and logistical aspects of showrunning
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
- Showrunner
Opportunities:
- High demand for skilled showrunners
Outcomes:
- Preparation for success in the television industry
UCLA Extension
Overview:
UCLA Extension is a renowned continuing education institution affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). It offers a wide range of courses, certificates, and specializations designed for professional development, career advancement, and personal enrichment.
Services Offered:
UCLA Extension provides a comprehensive suite of services for its students, including:
Courses:
Hundreds of open-enrollment courses are available in various fields of study, delivered online, in-person, or in a hybrid format.Certificates:
Students can earn certificates in specialized areas, demonstrating their expertise and enhancing their career prospects.Specializations:
Short series of courses designed to quickly equip students with in-demand skills and knowledge in focused areas.Student Services:
UCLA Extension offers comprehensive support services, including enrollment assistance, financial aid, scholarships, transcripts, career services, and international student support.Corporate Education:
Custom programs and corporate training solutions are available to meet the professional development needs of organizations.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Key Reasons to Study There:
UCLA Affiliation:
Students benefit from the prestige and reputation of UCLA, a world-class research university.Industry Experts:
Courses are taught by experienced professionals and industry leaders, providing practical and relevant knowledge.Flexible Learning:
UCLA Extension offers a variety of learning formats, including online, in-person, and hybrid options, catering to diverse schedules and preferences.Career Advancement:
Certificates and specializations can enhance career prospects and open doors to new opportunities.Personal Enrichment:
Courses and programs cater to personal interests and provide opportunities for lifelong learning.Academic Programs:
UCLA Extension offers a wide range of academic programs across various fields, including:
Accounting & Finance
Architecture & Interior Design
Business & Management
Communications
Design & Arts
Digital Technology
Education
Engineering
Entertainment
Environmental Studies & Public Policy
Health Care & Counseling
Humanities & Social Sciences
Landscape Architecture & Horticulture
Legal Programs
Real Estate
Sciences & Math
Writing
Other:
UCLA Extension is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), ensuring the quality and rigor of its programs.
Outline:
Content:
- Role of a showrunner in the television industry
- Skills and knowledge required for successful showrunners
- Hands-on activities to enhance understanding of a showrunner's work
- Management of a writer's room and liaison with network and studio executives
- Basics of producing work, including budgets and series logistics
Structure:
- Intensive workshop format
- Hands-on exercises, lectures, and discussions
- Viewing of footage, including dailies and rough cuts
- Script analysis and note-giving
- Coverage of practical issues of production, budgeting, and series logistics
Teaching:
Methods:
- Hands-on exercises
- Lectures
- Discussions
- Viewing of footage
- Script analysis and note-giving
Unique Approaches:
- Focus on demystifying the role of a showrunner
- Use of hands-on exercises to enrich understanding
- Coverage of both creative and logistical aspects of showrunning
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
- Showrunner
Opportunities:
- High demand for skilled showrunners
Outcomes:
- Preparation for success in the television industry