Click here to see what alumni are saying about the Professional Program in Producing. The perfect alternative to a degree program, the UCLA Professional Program in Producing provides an intensive overview of the contemporary film and television industries and introduces students to the tools needed to navigate the studio and independent marketplace. This graduate-level certificate program is modeled after the MFA Producers Program at UCLA and has academic oversight by the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. Classes are taught by both regular UCLA faculty and distinguished industry professionals. The Professional Program in Producing consists of a series of courses that include lectures, discussions, and guests speakers from the entertainment industry. Areas of instruction range from pitching to story development to budgeting/scheduling to marketing/distribution, and more. Students attend classes four nights per week for ten weeks. Classes take place Monday through Thursday nights, from 7-10pm, at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. For those who do not want to spend two years or more in a degree program, the UCLA Professional Program in Producing is a fantastic way to get a respected UCLA education and to acquire a vast amount of information about the entertainment business in a short period of time. Because the program is limited to no more than 55 people, students in the Professional Program get to know each other quickly, and there is ample opportunity to network with like-minded, ambitious indviduals with varied professional backgrounds. Many students in this program have formed partnerships and developed projects together. Space is limited and applicants are admitted on a rolling basis. Once the program fills up, we will only review applications for the waiting list, so applicants are encouraged to send in their materials as early as possible. Click here to see what alumni are saying about the Professional Program in Producing. To apply, you must have an undergraduate degree in any field. To apply, mail or fax the completed Application Form along with your supporting materials and tuition deposit to the Professional Programs office (see application for mailing address and fax number). Applications may not be emailed. International Students, please note: International students who plan to apply for a UCLA I-20 to get a student visa must apply for the Professional Program in Producing by April 25. This is to allow enough time to obtain the visa. There is an extra $325 fee for I-20 processing. International students in need of an I-20 will be charged this fee on top of their tuition cost. For information on admission for International Students and to download an I-20 application, please click here. Professional Resume Statement of Purpose (One page; see FAQ's for further info) Undergraduate Transcript (non-official copy OK) or a copy of 4-Year University Degree Certificate Maximum Enrollment: 55 students Start Date: July 7, 2008 Application Deadline: June 6, 2008 Tuition Cost: $4500 $1500 deposit due with application. Remaining balance due by July 14, 2008. If you are not admitted to the program, you will not be charged or your check will be returned to you. We do not take an application fee. Admission is handled on a rolling basis. Once the program fills up, we will only review applications for the waiting list.