College/Professional Summer Institutes
UCLA courses combined with professional development to expand real-world skills
UCLA College/Professional Summer Institutes provide participants with a transformative educational experience by combining academics with an array of co-curricular programming rooted in UCLA’s culture of innovation, academic excellence, and global responsibility and all that Los Angeles has to offer. Set your career aspirations in motion, while earning UCLA credit. Whether you are considering graduate school or a future career field, College/Professional Summer Institutes will start you on the path to success.
Please visit the College/Professional Summer Institutes Bruin Guide for more information.
Please note: the information on the website currently reflects Summer 2024. 2025 programs and dates will be posted in late 2024. APPLICATIONS and ENROLLMENT will open in early 2025. If you would like to stay informed about Summer 2025, please sign up for updates.
2024 College / Professional Summer Institutes
Film and Television Summer Institute – Creative Producing
Study the history of Hollywood and gain a critical perspective of the contemporary film industry.
Film and Television Summer Institute – Film Production
An intensive program that shapes the filmmakers of tomorrow in the heart of Los Angeles.
Film and Television Summer Institute – Sports Media
Explore the world of live-sports entertainment while completing a hands-on production-based internship.
Film and Television Summer Institute – Traditional Animation
Expand your imagination by learning how to storyboard, write, and draw your own, unique animation film.
Film and Television Summer Institute – TV Writing
The TV writing program introduces students to writing for television in Hollywood and mirrors the practice of professional writers in the world of episodic TV and digital media.
JumpStart Summer Institute – Introduction to Architecture
Explore design and 3D modeling in this immersive four-week program offering students a foundation in architecture.
Voiceover Camera Acting Summer Institute
Tell a story using your voice in the voiceover environment and on camera. Learn the technical components of acting for the microphone and the camera while gaining hands-on experience on content for a demo reel and self-tape audition.