In the charts below, view the quarter offered and teaching format for all required and elective courses in this certificate.
Full-time students, jump to entry quarter-specific charts.
Course Format Legend
4 Foundation Courses (16 units)
| Course Number and Title | Units | Fall | Winter | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FILM TV X 404 Pre-Production and Production for Film and Television + | 4 | L/O/I | I/O | L/O/I | L/O/I |
| FILM TV X 404A Post-Production for Film and Television | 4 | I/O | L/O/I | L/O/I | I/O |
| FILM TV X 476.581 The Language of Filmmaking | 4 | I/O | I/O | L/O/I | L/O/I |
| MGMT X 403.31 The Business of Entertainment | 4 | I/L/O | I/L/O | I/L/O | I/O |
5 Required Development Courses (20 units)
| Course Number and Title | Units | Fall | Winter | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGMT X 403.61 Marketing and Distributing Independent Films Across All Platforms | 4 | I/O | O | I/O | O |
| FILM TV X 476.22 Story Analysis for Film and Television * | 4 | I/O | I/O | I | I/O |
| FILM TV X 476.242 Understanding Genre: How to Develop a Hollywood Classic | 4 | I/O | I/O | ||
| FILM TV X 476.244 Story Development Workshop: Crafting Your Original Story | 4 | I/O | I/O | I/O | I/O |
| FILM TV X 476.894 Introduction to Feature Film Development * | 4 | O | O |
Select 3 Electives (12 units)
Students must complete 3 electives (12 units) from courses numbered X 400-499 in Directing, Cinematography, Film & TV Development, Producing, Business & Management of Entertainment, Post-Production, Acting, Music, or Writers’ Program/Screenwriting. Please note that Writers' Program/Screenwriting courses are often less than 4 units. The minimum elective units for this certificate must still be met. Suggested electives listed below.
| Course Number and Title | Units | Fall | Winter | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FILM TV X 479.482 Television Development: From Idea to Small Screen | 4 | L | L | ||
| FILM TV X 476.243 Developing Your Short Film | 4 | I/L | I/L | I/L | I/L |
| MGMT X 403.01 Legal Primer for the Entertainment Business | 4 | O | I/O | I/O | L/O |
| MGMT X 476.99 Marketing Entertainment: Strategies for the Global Marketplace | 4 | O | O | O | |
| MGMT X 403.34 Entertainment Financing: From First $ to Distribution of Profits | 4 | I/O | O | I/O | I/O |
| FILM TV X 431 A World of International Filmmaking | 4 | I | |||
| FILM TV X 439 Inside the World of Film Acquisitions: How to Sell Your Project to Hollywood | 4 | I | |||
| MGMT X 402.32 Starting Your Own Entertainment Production Company | 4 | L | I | ||
| FILM TV X 499.2 Film and Television Internship | 4 | I/L | I/L | I/L | I/L |
+ Should be completed within the first 2 quarters of study.
* Should be taken in sequential order.
Full-time students who wish to complete their program in 4 quarters may select their entry quarter below to find the recommended plan of study.
Darker shaded boxes represent the quarter in which the course is recommended to be taken. Lighter shaded boxes indicate available course options which may be taken to achieve full-time status during the specific quarter. Some courses have limited spaces; early enrollment is recommended.
4 Foundation Courses (16 units)
| Course Number and Title | Units | Fall | Winter | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FILM TV X 404 Pre-Production and Production for Film and Television + | 4 | L/O/I | I/O | L/O/I | L/O/I |
| FILM TV X 404A Post-Production for Film and Television | 4 | I/O | L/O/I | L/O/I | I/O |
| FILM TV X 476.581 The Language of Filmmaking | 4 | I/O | I/O | L/O/I | L/O/I |
| MGMT X 403.31 The Business of Entertainment | 4 | I/L/O | I/L/O | I/L/O | I/O |
5 Required Development Courses (20 units)
| Course Number and Title | Units | Fall | Winter | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGMT X 403.61 Marketing and Distributing Independent Films Across All Platforms | 4 | I/O | O | I/O | O |
| FILM TV X 476.22 Story Analysis for Film and Television * | 4 | I/O | I/O | I | I/O |
| FILM TV X 476.242 Understanding Genre: How to Develop a Hollywood Classic | 4 | I/O | I/O | ||
| FILM TV X 476.244 Story Development Workshop: Crafting Your Original Story | 4 | I/O | I/O | I/O | I/O |
| FILM TV X 476.894 Introduction to Feature Film Development * | 4 | O | O |
Select 3 Electives (12 units)
Students must complete 3 electives (12 units) from courses numbered X 400-499 in Directing, Cinematography, Film & TV Development, Producing, Business & Management of Entertainment, Post-Production, Acting, Music, or Writers’ Program/Screenwriting. Please note that Writers' Program/Screenwriting courses are often less than 4 units. The minimum elective units for this certificate must still be met. Suggested electives listed below.
| Course Number and Title | Units | Fall | Winter | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X 400-X 499 Various Entertainment Courses | 4 | L/I/O | L/I/O | L/I/O | L/I/O |
+ Should be completed within the first 2 quarters of study.
* Should be taken in sequential order.
4 Foundation Courses (16 units)
| Course Number and Title | Units | Winter | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FILM TV X 404 Pre-Production and Production for Film and Television + | 4 | I/O | L/O/I | L/O/I | L/O/I |
| FILM TV X 404A Post-Production for Film and Television | 4 | L/O/I | L/O/I | I/O | I/O |
| FILM TV X 476.581 The Language of Filmmaking | 4 | I/O | L/O/I | L/O/I | I/O |
| MGMT X 403.31 The Business of Entertainment | 4 | I/O | L/O/I | L/O/I | I/O |
5 Required Development Courses (20 units)
| Course Number and Title | Units | Winter | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGMT X 403.61 Marketing and Distributing Independent Films Across All Platforms | 4 | O | I/O | O | I/O |
| FILM TV X 476.22 Story Analysis for Film and Television * | 4 | I/O | I | I/O | I/O |
| FILM TV X 476.242 Understanding Genre: How to Develop a Hollywood Classic | 4 | I/O | I/O | ||
| FILM TV X 476.244 Story Development Workshop: Crafting Your Original Story | 4 | I/O | I/O | L/O | I/O |
| FILM TV X 476.894 Introduction to Feature Film Development * | 4 | O | O |
Select 3 Electives (12 units)
Students must complete 3 electives (12 units) from courses numbered X 400-499 in Directing, Cinematography, Film & TV Development, Producing, Business & Management of Entertainment, Post-Production, Acting, Music, or Writers’ Program/Screenwriting. Please note that Writers' Program/Screenwriting courses are often less than 4 units. The minimum elective units for this certificate must still be met. Suggested electives listed below.
| Course Number and Title | Units | Winter | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X 400-X 499 Various Entertainment Courses | 4 | L/I/O | L/I/O | L/I/O | L/I/O |
+ Should be completed within the first 2 quarters of study.
* Should be taken in sequential order.
4 Foundation Courses (16 units)
| Course Number and Title | Units | Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FILM TV X 404 Pre-Production and Production for Film and Television + | 4 | L/O/I | L/O/I | L/O/I | I/O |
| FILM TV X 404A Post-Production for Film and Television | 4 | L/O/I | I/O | I/O | L/O/I |
| FILM TV X 476.581 The Language of Filmmaking | 4 | L/O/I | L/O/I | I/O | I/O |
| MGMT X 403.31 The Business of Entertainment | 4 | I/L/O | I/O | I/L/O | I/L/O |
5 Required Development Courses (20 units)
| Course Number and Title | Units | Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGMT X 403.61 Marketing and Distributing Independent Films Across All Platforms | 4 | I/O | O | I/O | O |
| FILM TV X 476.22 Story Analysis for Film and Television * | 4 | I | I/O | I/O | I/O |
| FILM TV X 476.242 Understanding Genre: How to Develop a Hollywood Classic | 4 | I/O | I/O | ||
| FILM TV X 476.244 Story Development Workshop: Crafting Your Original Story | 4 | I/O | L/O | I/O | I/O |
| FILM TV X 476.894 Introduction to Feature Film Development * | 4 | O | O |
Select 3 Electives (12 units)
Students must complete 3 electives (12 units) from courses numbered X 400-499 in Directing, Cinematography, Film & TV Development, Producing, Business & Management of Entertainment, Post-Production, Acting, Music, or Writers’ Program/Screenwriting. Please note that Writers' Program/Screenwriting courses are often less than 4 units. The minimum elective units for this certificate must still be met. Suggested electives listed below.
| Course Number and Title | Units | Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X 400-X 499 Various Entertainment Courses | 4 | L/I/O | L/I/O | L/I/O | L/I/O |
+ Should be completed within the first 2 quarters of study.
* Should be taken in sequential order.
4 Foundation Courses (16 units)
| Course Number and Title | Units | Summer | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FILM TV X 404 Pre-Production and Production for Film and Television + | 4 | L/O/I | L/O/I | I/O | L/O/I |
| FILM TV X 404A Post-Production for Film and Television | 4 | I/O | I/O | L/O/I | L/O/I |
| FILM TV X 476.581 The Language of Filmmaking | 4 | L/O/I | I/O | I/O | L/O/I |
| MGMT X 403.31 The Business of Entertainment | 4 | I/O | L/O/I | L/O/I | L/O/I |
5 Required Development Courses (20 units)
| Course Number and Title | Units | Summer | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGMT X 403.61 Marketing and Distributing Independent Films Across All Platforms | 4 | O | I/O | O | I/O |
| FILM TV X 476.22 Story Analysis for Film and Television * | 4 | I/O | I/O | I/O | I |
| FILM TV X 476.242 Understanding Genre: How to Develop a Hollywood Classic | 4 | I/O | I/O | ||
| FILM TV X 476.244 Story Development Workshop: Crafting Your Original Story | 4 | L/O | I/O | I/O | I/O |
| FILM TV X 476.894 Introduction to Feature Film Development * | 4 | O | O |
Select 3 Electives (12 units)
Students must complete 3 electives (12 units) from courses numbered X 400-499 in Directing, Cinematography, Film & TV Development, Producing, Business & Management of Entertainment, Post-Production, Acting, Music, or Writers’ Program/Screenwriting. Please note that Writers' Program/Screenwriting courses are often less than 4 units. The minimum elective units for this certificate must still be met. Suggested electives listed below.
| Course Number and Title | Units | Summer | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X 400-X 499 Various Entertainment Courses | 4 | L/I/O | L/I/O | L/I/O | L/I/O |
+ Should be completed within the first 2 quarters of study.
* Should be taken in sequential order.
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