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Entertainment Studies

From development to cinematography, this certificate will help you discover the ins and outs of the entertainment industry.

This program is perfect for...

  • Individuals pursuing a career in the entertainment industry
  • Filmmakers
  • Entertainment professionals looking to expand their expertise in acting, directing, cinematography, development, and producing
  • Individuals with a passion for the entertainment industry

What you can learn.

  • Entertainment business principles
  • Pre-production, production, and post-production processes
  • Filmmaking fundamentals
  • Elements of acting, cinematography, directing, development, and producing
Entertainment Studies

About this certificate.

The Entertainment Studies Certificate is designed for those who are interested in exploring careers as filmmakers and content creators in all sectors of the industry.

This program is ideal for students who possess a passion for entertainment and prefer to shape their own program from a wide variety of areas, including acting, directing, and producing.

Format: In Person or Online
Duration: 1 year (full-time pace) to 3 years (part-time pace)

 

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.

While most certificate programs begin each quarter, some have limited intakes for students studying on F-1 visa. Find this program on the Browse Certificate Programs page to confirm entry quarters before applying.

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Courses

Click below to view the required and elective courses, if applicable, for this program.

Required Courses
FILM TV X 404
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
FILM TV X 404A
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
MGMT X 403.31
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
FILM TV X 476.581
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Acting
Students must complete 1 course (4 units) from courses numbered X 400-499 in Acting.
Cinematography
Students must complete 1 course (4 units) from courses numbered X 400-499 in Cinematography.
Directing
Students must complete 1 course (4 units) from courses numbered X 400-499 in Directing.
Development
Students must complete 1 course (4 units) from courses numbered X 400-499 in Film and TV Development.
Producing
Students must complete 1 course (4 units) from courses numbered X 400-499 in Producing.
Elective Courses
Complete 3 electives (12 units) from courses numbered X 400-499 in Film and TV, Screenwriting, or Music. Below is a list of suggested electives.
Suggested Electives
MGMT X 403.01
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
MGMT X 403.61
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
MUSC X 448.35
Typically Offered: Winter, Summer
MGMT X 403.34
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
FILM TV X 479.613
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
FILM TV X 477.84
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
FILM TV X 478.9
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
FILM TV X 478.13A
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
FILM TV X 499.2
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
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Estimated Cost Breakdown

All courses in this program are paid for individually, unless otherwise noted. An application form is required to establish candidacy in this program. From the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application and pay the application fee if applicable.

Application & Candidacy Fee

200.00

Estimated Program Tuition

8940.00

Estimated program textbook/materials

550.00

*The Application & Candidacy Fee establishes your candidacy in the program for a period of time covering normal progress toward completion and may allow you to access a variety of program benefits.

**Federal Financial Aid Gainful Employment Disclosures

The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges and universities to disclose certain information for any financial aid eligible program that, “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation”. This information includes program costs; occupations that the program prepares students to enter; occupational profiles; on time completion rate; and for the most recent award year: the number of students who have completed the program, the number of students who complete the program within the estimated duration, the job placement rate, and the median Title IV and private loan debt incurred by those who complete the program. For gainful employment information for this program, visit our Financial Aid page.

An internship in the entertainment industry can provide you with 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.

Learn more about our Film and TV Internship or Music Industry Internship.

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