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Posted: 22-May-26
Location: Los Angeles, California
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 7178036
University of California Los Angeles
Requisition Number: JPF10881
Summer Program Dates: June 22 - July 10
Summer Instructor: Make a Movie: Story, Camera, and Collaboration
Description
Geffen Academy Educators approach teaching as an intellectual profession of the highest order, one in which knowledge is not only transmitted but created. Geffen Academy Educators possess a sophisticated and reflective understanding of their discipline and a record of achievement which demonstrates their ability to utilize and contribute to the robust connections we have with UCLA, a world-class research institution. Educators' innovation is guided by our school's mission to prioritize proven educational practices while also recognizing that teaching is a complex intellectual endeavor that defies rigid codification. We are committed to a humane working environment and also recognize that teaching goes beyond the life of the mind. Geffen Academy Educators seek to create trusting and caring relationships with their students and with their larger community.
Summary
The Make a Movie summer course introduces middle and upper school students to the fundamentals of visual storytelling through a project-based learning experience. Students explore how films are planned, shot, and edited, learning key elements such as narrative structure, shot composition, lighting, sound, pacing, and post-production. Rather than studying filmmaking only in theory, students apply concepts immediately by working in production teams to create an original short film.
Throughout the three-week course, students move through a structured filmmaking process: idea development, scripting, storyboarding, production planning, filming, editing, and final presentation. Students analyze examples from film and media, participate in critique sessions, and revise their work based on feedback. The course emphasizes collaboration, creative decision-making, and communication, skills that transfer across academic disciplines.
Under the direction of the Summer Program Director at Geffen Academy at UCLA, the Educator will design and deliver high-quality, in-person summer instruction. The primary teaching responsibility will be Make a Movie: Story, Camera, and Collaboration; depending on program enrollment and scheduling needs, the Educator may also have the opportunity to teach additional, thematically related summer courses. Courses meet daily for up to 90 minutes over the three-week program. Final teaching assignments and instructional responsibilities will be determined based on enrollment and overall programmatic considerations. All courses are taught on Geffen Academy's campus.
Job Duties
- Design and deliver a three-week filmmaking course for students in grades 7-12 that culminates in the completion of an original short film.
- Teach foundational filmmaking concepts, including visual storytelling, shot composition, camera movement, lighting, sound, and editing.
- Guide students through the full production cycle: idea development, scripting, storyboarding, filming, and post-production.
- Facilitate collaborative work in small production teams, helping students practice communication, role-sharing, and creative problem-solving.
- Introduce students to age-appropriate filming and editing tools and support hands-on skill development.
- Lead analysis of film clips to help students understand how filmmakers convey meaning through visual and audio choices.
- Conduct critique sessions that model constructive feedback and revision.
- Support students in revising and refining their films through multiple drafts and edits.
- Foster an inclusive classroom environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and respectful critique.
- Collaborate with Summer Program leadership and fellow educators to support a cohesive program experience.
- Establish and reinforce production norms that support equitable participation, clear roles, and respectful on-set collaboration.
- Teach and reinforce safe production practices (e.g., equipment handling, movement in filming spaces, appropriate use of school locations) in alignment with program guidelines.
- Support students in practicing ethical media-making, including appropriate attribution for music or assets and respect for privacy and consent.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- This list of duties is not exhaustive.
To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10881
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy, https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction
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UCLA is known worldwide for the breadth and quality of its academic, research, health care, cultural, continuing education and athletic programs. UCLA offers undergraduate degrees in more than 127 majors and graduate degrees in 198 program areas. UCLA has 11 highly regarded professional schools. Eight are ranked among the nation's top 15 in their field by U.S. News & World Report. UCLA is consistently among the most popular campus in the nation for undergraduate applicants. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Benefits:UCLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an average of three weeks' vacation per year; an average of 12 days per year sick leave; 13 paid holidays per year; health, dental and optical benefits; life insurance; disability insurance; the University of California Retirement Plan with 5 year vesting and various voluntary UC Savings Plans. There are also special programs and privileges available, such as accessibility to cultural and recreational programs, athletic events, and the University Credit Union.
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