Right Place, Right Time: The Art of iReporting with Tony Perri
What do Mickey Mouse, David Lynch, and the Dalai Lama have in common? They’ve all worked with Emmy-award winning producer/director Tony Perri. Perri made San Diego his home following a pioneering...
View ArticleUC San Diego’s Revelle Forum Presents Gavin Newsom
Lieutenant Governor highlights and praises the influence of technology on the political process Revelle Forum welcomes Gavin Newsom, Lieutenant Governor of California and former mayor of San...
View ArticleFocus On Instructors: Elia Locardi
About 100 years ago, renowned American photographer Lewis Hine said, “If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn’t need to lug a camera.” In this day and age, it’s a little easier to do both—and Elia...
View ArticleHow to Make a Music Video
There are a number of important skills that are required in order to make a good music video. Learn the art of creating an entertaining music video, along with how to record the music, plan the...
View ArticleFocus On Instructors: Al Whitley
“As an architect you design for the present, with an awareness of the past, for a future which is essentially unknown.” ~ Norman Foster Al Whitley has taught for UC San Diego Extension for 25 years,...
View ArticleFocus on Instructors: Genadi Radiul
“When we’re infused with either enthusiasm or awe or fondness…it changes what we see. It changes what we remember.” — Rob Legato, Visual Effects Supervisor Video and motion graphics professionals spend...
View ArticleFocus on Instructors: Jodi Cilley
Jodi Cilley graduated from Boston College in 1999 with a bachelor’s degree in sociology and began her career in social work. Now, she runs the Film Consortium of San Diego, owns her own video...
View ArticleProject #1: The Making of a Music Video
Students in UC San Diego Extension’s Video Production and Editing Professional Certificate program recently completed their first major project: a music video. Students – who have only been enrolled in...
View ArticleThe Perfect Pitch
As a native of St. Louis and a life-long baseball fan, Steve Lamb feels justifiably proud of the Cardinals. Student Profile:Steve Lamb, Digital Arts But he’s also proud of the web-design community...
View ArticleFrom Class Project to Award-winning Film
A three-minute film co-directed and produced by two current UC San Diego Extension students took first-place at the 7th annual ArtPower! Up and Coming Student Film Festival/Filmatic Festival, held...
View ArticleInstructor Conference Cancelled Due to Wildfires
UC San Diego Extension’s Instructor Conference, scheduled for Saturday, May 17, has been cancelled. The following announcement was made by Vicki Krantz, Extension’s assistant dean for academic...
View ArticleFocus on Instructors: Genadi Radiul
“When we’re infused with either enthusiasm or awe or fondness…it changes what we see. It changes what we remember.” — Rob Legato, Visual Effects Supervisor Video and motion graphics professionals spend...
View ArticleThe Border Conversion Factor: “A First Step in Changing Career Directions”
Charlie Grier: “I thought it would be a useful tool to have for those living in the border regions and travelers abroad.” An expat living in Mexico who spends considerable time shopping on both sides...
View ArticleWelcome to World of Apps: “It’s Easier Than Ever to Create and Sell Apps”
EVENT INFO: Xcode 6 & iOS 8 Live: What’s New for App Developers Monday, Aug. 25, 6:30-8:30 pm UCC, 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego, CA 92122 Admission: free, open to the public As mobile app sales...
View ArticleContent Creation and the Rise of Digital Media
What do Mashable, Pitchfork, and the Blogess have in common? They’re all lucrative and renowned online media ventures for one. But most notably, they all started small—and got big through the savvy use...
View ArticleConference Gives Extension Instructors a Chance to Connect and Learn
By Eilene Zimmerman “All work is learning,” said UC San Diego Extension’s Dean, Mary Walshok, when she took the stage at the Instructor Conference on Saturday, April 11, 2015. “We operate at the...
View ArticleFive Facts About Using VA Educational Benefits: What You Need to Know
By Renzo Lara, Veteran’s Benefits & Disability Coordinator If you have served in the United States military and are eligible for educational benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans...
View ArticleI’m Looking For a Job. What Can UC San Diego Extension Do For Me?
“I just”—take your pick here—“a) graduated, b) got laid off, or c) decided to change careers and I’m done with taking classes.” I’ve heard this countless times as I’ve attended career fairs and...
View ArticleDiscover What’s Next for Your Career
By Jennifer Davies When it comes to your career, the persistent question is: “What’s next?” What’s next for the job market? What’s the next skill I’ll need to stay competitive? What’s my next career...
View ArticleHow to Request a Transcript: 5 Things You Need to Know
By Kristen Gross There are several great reasons you might need an official copy of your transcript from UC San Diego Extension. Perhaps your employer needs to see your status in good standing in order...
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