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Concurrent Course
Concurrent Course
Writing (CTWR)
- http://cinema.usc.edu/writing
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in SCA335; Phone: (213) 740-3303.
- YOU MUST ATTEND THE FIRST SESSION of each course or you may be replaced by a student on the waiting list, even if you are registered. If you do not register for a class for which you have D-clearance by the registration deadline, your D-clearance will EXPIRE. School of Cinematic Arts "R" courses change to "D" in the third week of classes, and require both instructor and departmental approval.
Writing a feature-length screenplay based on treatment developed in CTWR 206a. Includes a first draft and a polish.
- Prerequisite: CTWR 206a
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Writing for Screen and Television
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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19157D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Friday | 7 of 8 | Robert Sabin | SCB101 | PDF (213222 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
19316D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Friday | 7 of 8 | David Brind | SCA361 | ![]() ![]() | |
19352D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 7 of 8 | Mark Shepherd | SCA361 | ![]() ![]() |
The television writer as an agent of change across current social issues including, but not limited to: race, gender, and class.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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19160D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-4:50pm | Monday | 25 of 200 | Barbara Nance | SCA108 | PDF (120801 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
Examination of the fundamental elements of a good story, and how to use those elements to develop new screenplay ideas. Recommended preparation: CTWR 106b.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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19358D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 10 of 10 | Sharon Greene | SCA342 | ![]() ![]() | |
19360D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 10 of 10 (1 on waitlist) | Thomas Abrams | SCA214 | ![]() ![]() | |
19422D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 9 of 10 (1 on waitlist) | Donald Bohlinger | SCA342 | ![]() ![]() |
The fundamentals of writing for dramatic episodic television. Writing scenes from popular television shows and examination of television story structure. Prerequisite: CTWR-100, CTWR 402, CTWR 412 or CTWR 413.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 100 or CTWR 402 or CTWR 412 or CTWR 413)
- Note: Sections 19353, 19362, 19364 are restricted to WST majors.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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19306D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Thursday | 11 of 12 | Lisa Seidman | SCA362 | Word (48128 KB) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
19353D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 10 of 10 | Liz Keyishian | SCA259 | ![]() ![]() | |
19362D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 9 of 10 | Edward Lee | SCA363 | ![]() ![]() | |
19364D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 10 of 10 | Deborah Seibel | SCA258 | ![]() ![]() | |
19412D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 12 of 12 | Paul De Meo | SCA342 | ![]() ![]() | |
19414D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 12 of 12 | Julie Sayres | SCI209 | ![]() ![]() |
The fundamentals of writing for comedic episodic television. Writing scenes from popular comedy series and examination of half-hour television comedy story structure.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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19308D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Monday | 12 of 12 | Larry Balmagia | SCB304 | ![]() ![]() | |
19309D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Friday | 8 of 12 | Linda Teverbaugh | SCB304 | ![]() ![]() |
An exploration of characters and story worlds as they relate to gaming with an emphasis on emotionally rich environments in interactive enetertainment. Recommended preparation: CTIN 488
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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19168D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 7:00-10:00pm | Thursday | 14 of 14 (18 on waitlist) | Danny Bilson | SCI207 | PDF (140876 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
In-depth analysis of the craft of writing prime-time episodic television. Examination of situation comedies and dramas through weekly screenings and lectures.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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19205D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Monday | 132 of 150 | Pamela Douglas | SCI106 | PDF (134758 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
Introduction to the formal elements of writing the short film.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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19169D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 11 of 12 | Vincent Robert | SCB304 | ![]() ![]() | |
19173D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Tuesday | 11 of 12 | Sandra Berg | SCA255 | ![]() ![]() | |
19177D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | 10 of 12 | Frank Mc Adams | SCA310 | ![]() ![]() | |
19199D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Monday | 12 of 12 | Jeffrey Hammer | SCA342 | ![]() ![]() | |
19351D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 8 of 12 | Siavash Farahani | SCA259 | PDF (240260 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
19354D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 11 of 12 | Martin Daniel | SCB101 | Word (22263 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
19434D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Thursday | 12 of 12 | Jason E Squire | SCA214 | ![]() ![]() | |
19435D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | 10 of 12 | James Mc Ginn | SCB101 | ![]() ![]() | |
19441D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 12 of 12 | Jim Staahl | SCA258 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Preparation of scripts for short films: form, structure, planning. Open only to Cinematic Arts Film and Television Production majors.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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19182D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 12 of 12 | David Weber | SCA362 | ![]() ![]() | |
19183D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 10 of 12 | Peter Robinson | SCA362 | ![]() ![]() | |
19184D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 11 of 12 | Benita Garvin | SCI209 | ![]() ![]() | |
19185D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 11 of 12 | Anne Postman | SCB304 | PDF (100627 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
19342D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 10 of 12 | Robert Sabin | SCA310 | PDF (624345 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
Students study story structure and develop several story outlines, write a short script for possible production, a feature film outline and first act. Recommended preparation: CTWR-416. Open only to Cinematic Arts Film and Television Production majors.
- Prerequisite: CTWR 413
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, Cinema-Television
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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19193D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | 14 of 14 | Sandra Berg | SCA342 | ![]() ![]() | |
19195D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | 14 of 14 | Robert Sabin | SCA214 | PDF (330879 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
Principles of the feature film; creating theme, character and structure that combine into a feature-length story treatment. Recommended preparation: CTWR 416.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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19200D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | Canceled | Sandra Berg | ![]() ![]() | ||
19201D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Friday | 11 of 13 | Julie Sayres | SCA342 | ![]() ![]() | |
19366D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | 13 of 13 (1 on waitlist) | Benita Garvin | SCA259 | ![]() ![]() | |
19436D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Wednesday | 13 of 13 (1 on waitlist) | Rick Parks | SCB304 | Word (132636 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
Evaluation of completed scripts prior to their production. Coverage and analysis of scripts as potential properties from the perspective of a production company.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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19206D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | 21 of 25 | Peter Exline | SCB104 | PDF (85756 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
b: Completion and revision of Senior Thesis project and introduction to motion picture industry procedures and practices through interaction with industry representatives. Open to B.F.A. Writing for Screen and Televsion students only.
- Prerequisite: CTWR 418A
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Writing for Screen and Television
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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19207D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Thursday | 5 of 6 | Rick Parks | SCA361 | Word (121338 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
19209D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 5 of 5 | Janet Batchler | SCA361 | ![]() ![]() |
Revision of original pilot script, writing of mid-season episode, and completion of bible for original dramatic series developed in first semester.
- Prerequisite: CTWR 419a
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Writing for Screen and Television
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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19210D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 4 of 4 | Maria Escobedo | SCA259 | ![]() ![]() | |
19430D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 4 of 4 | David Balkan | SCA361 | ![]() ![]() |
Rewrite, casting, and stage performance of the comedy development process. A rewrite of the final draft and completion of the series bible with multiple seasons.
- Prerequisite: CTWR 420a
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Writing for Screen and Television
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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19370D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 7 of 7 | John Bowman | SCA345 | ![]() ![]() |
Writing an episode of an existing dramatic television series within the hour-long format with an emphasis on conception, pitching, characterization and structure.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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19214D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | 7 of 10 (5 on waitlist) | Deborah Seibel | SCA362 | ![]() ![]() | |
19216D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Monday | 9 of 10 (4 on waitlist) | Kate Powers | SCA214 | ![]() ![]() | |
19318D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Tuesday | 9 of 10 (3 on waitlist) | Paul De Meo | SCB304 | ![]() ![]() |
Examination and creation of the world, characters, and concept for an original hour-long dramatic series. Writing an outline for an original dramatic pilot.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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19432D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Monday | 16 of 16 (20 on waitlist) | Brian Peterson | SCB101 | ![]() ![]() |
Detailed investigation of a specific screenwriter's style and the works they've influenced. Lectures include screenings and visiting screenwriters.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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19431D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Tuesday | 104 of 150 | Paul Foley | SCI106 | PDF (1139542 MB) | ![]() ![]() |
Writing an episode of an existing half-hour comedy series, with emphasis on the anatomy of a joke, comedic structure, and character.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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19153D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | 10 of 10 (3 on waitlist) | F J Pratt | SCB304 | PDF (141714 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
19440D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 8 of 10 | Mort Nathan | SCA342 | Word (46080 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
19444D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 10 of 10 (12 on waitlist) | David Isaacs | SCA362 | ![]() ![]() |
Preparation of proposals and scripts for different types of film or television programming: emphasis on conception, structure, characterization and format. Prerequisite: CTWR 206b or CTWR 415b. Recommended preparation: CTWR-416.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 206b or CTWR 415b)
- Note: Section 19333: The Contained Feature Section 19346: The Feature Adaptation
Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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19333D | 001 | 4.0 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 5 of 8 | Peter Robinson | SCB304 | PDF (1009918 MB) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
19346D | 001 | 4.0 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 8 of 8 (8 on waitlist) | Irving Belateche | SCA362 | PDF (78319 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
Advanced workshop for writing an original half-hour comedy series, including a pilot script, summary of characters, and story lines for first season. Prerequisite: CTWR-421 or CTWR-434. Recommended preparation: CTWR-411.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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19226D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | 9 of 10 (19 on waitlist) | Mort Nathan | SCB101 | Word (129939 KB) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
An advanced workshop in which students create an original dramatic series, including a first script and a summary of characters and story lines. Prerequisite: CTWR-421 or CTWR-434.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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19227D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Wednesday | 10 of 10 (10 on waitlist) | Joe Peracchio | SCI209 | ![]() ![]() |
An advanced workshop in which a feature length screenplay will be rewritten using a specific methodology that focuses on a macro to micro approach to revision.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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19230D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 8 of 8 (6 on waitlist) | Bobby Smith | SCA259 | ![]() ![]() | |
19231D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Thursday | 8 of 8 (3 on waitlist) | Maureen Yeager | SCA342 | ![]() ![]() | |
19326D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 8 of 8 (4 on waitlist) | Paul Foley | SCI209 | PDF (78109 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
19411D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Thursday | Canceled | ![]() ![]() |
Examination and analysis of various topics, issues, and resources pertaining to creative, legal, and business perspectives for writers in the entertainment industry.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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19336D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Thursday | 25 of 28 | Michael Lane, Kristen Davis | SCA255 | ![]() ![]() |
Staff writing a sketch comedy show with emphasis on creating comedic characters, political humor, monologue writing, and joke construction. A live show will be produced. Prerequisite: CTWR 404
- Prerequisite: CTWR 404
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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19376D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Monday | 8 of 10 (2 on waitlist) | John Bowman | RZC117 | ![]() ![]() | |
4:00-10:00pm | Friday | RZC117 |
A survey of the creative and professional range of the working screenwriter. Recommended preparation: CNTV 501.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Writing for Screen and Television
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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19340D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-11:20am | Thursday | 33 of 33 | David Weber, Jack Epps | SCB104 | ![]() ![]() |
Strengthening and deepening the ability to conceive and develop ideas that will lead to compelling, authentic, and personally meaningful films. Duplicates credit in CTWR 528.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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19280D | 037 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 12 of 12 | Anne Postman | SCA342 | PDF (174172 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
19281D | 037 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 12 of 12 | Robert Ramsey | SCI209 | ![]() ![]() | |
19282D | 037 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 12 of 12 | Donald Bohlinger | SCA316 | ![]() ![]() | |
19283D | 037 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 12 of 12 | David Howard | SCB101 | ![]() ![]() | |
19285D | 037 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 12 of 12 | David Weber | SCA316 | ![]() ![]() |
Concurrent Course
CTPR 507: Production I (4.0 units)
The effective communication of ideas through the language of cinema; one directing exercise; two short HD projects; introductions to producing, directing, editing, cinematography, and sound.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): School of Cinematic Arts
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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18460D | 037 | Lecture | 2:00-5:50pm | Monday | 17 of 18 | Angelo Pacifici, | SCESTG 2 | ![]() ![]() | |
2:00-5:50pm | Wednesday | Peter Sollett, Nancy Forner | SCA214 | ||||||
18461D | 037 | Lecture | 9:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 16 of 18 | Linda Brown, | SCESTG 2 | PDF (182677 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
9:00-12:50pm | Thursday | James Savoca, Toi Juan Shannon | SCI207 | ||||||
18462D | 037 | Lecture | 2:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 17 of 18 | Robert Kositchek, | SCESTG 2 | ![]() ![]() | |
2:00-5:50pm | Thursday | Tim Kirkman, Michael Jablow | SCI207 | ||||||
18464D | 037 | Lecture | 2:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 15 of 18 | Bita Shafipour, | SCA258 | ![]() ![]() | |
2:00-5:50pm | Thursday | Jeanne Tyson, Leander Sales | SCESTG 2 | ||||||
18673D | 037 | Lab | 6:00-9:00pm | Wednesday | 15 of 18 | Steven Albrezzi | SCA258 | ![]() | |
18674D | 037 | Lab | 6:00-9:00pm | Monday | 16 of 18 | Steven Albrezzi | SCA258 | ![]() | |
18675D | 037 | Lab | 6:00-9:00pm | Tuesday | 15 of 18 | Peter Robinson | SCA258 | ![]() | |
18676D | 037 | Lab | 6:00-9:00pm | Thursday | 15 of 18 | Peter Robinson | SCA258 | ![]() | |
18677D | 037 | Lab | TBA | TBA | 4 of 12 | OFFICE | ![]() |
Concurrent Course
CTPR 510: Concepts of Cinematic Production (2.0 units)
Overview of the process of making media. Introduces fundamental thinking typical of each craft. Presents realities of careers and ethical issues in media. Corequisite: CTPR-507.
- Corequisite: CTPR 507
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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18622D | 037 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Monday | 60 of 60 | Don Hall | SCA108 | ![]() |
Dramaturgy for the fiction and nonfiction work. Techniques for creating the original or adapted theatrical length script. b: Development of an outline and feature length, original script. Open to graduate screenwriting (CNTV) and dramatic writing (Theatre) students only.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Writing for Screen and Television, Theatre (Dramatic Writing)
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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19233D | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 7 | David Howard | SCA361 | ![]() ![]() | |
19234D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 8 of 8 | Janet Batchler | SCB304 | ![]() ![]() | |
19235D | 037 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 7 | Tyger Williams | SCA361 | ![]() ![]() | |
19236D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 7 | Theodore Braun | SCA361 | ![]() ![]() | |
19237D | 037 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 7 | Mark Shepherd | SCA345 | ![]() ![]() |
Comprehensive re-writing of second and third drafts of a feature screenplay leading to a polished and professional piece.
- Prerequisite: CTWR 515A
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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19242D | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 7 of 7 | Howard Rodman | SCA363 | ![]() ![]() | |
19310D | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 7 of 7 | Tyger Williams | SCA345 | ![]() ![]() |
Critical analysis of the structure of films from the classics to current award winners. Students will learn how to identify key story concepts and break down three act structure in finished films and scripts.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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19251R | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 41 of 50 | Irving Belateche | SCA110 | ![]() ![]() | |
19252D | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 33 of 33 | Thomas Abrams | SCA110 | ![]() ![]() | |
19449R | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 37 of 50 | Sean Hood | SCA112 | PDF (155964 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
The re-write, casting, and performance stages of television comedy development. The completion of a final draft of the pilot script and series bible. Open only to Writing for Screen and Television master students.
- Prerequisite: CTWR 517a
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Writing for Screen and Television
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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19243D | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 7 of 7 | David Isaacs | SCA345 | ![]() ![]() |
Part B -- writing the series bible and mid-season episode -- is part two of the television thesis course. Students develop their original series further by writing the bible for the series and the mid-season episode which is reflective of storylines, characters and settings developed in part A of the course. Open to M.F.A. Writing for Screen and Television students only.
- Prerequisite: CTWR 519A
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Writing for Screen and Television
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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19246D | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 5 of 5 | Pamela Douglas | SCA345 | ![]() ![]() | |
19319D | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 7 of 7 | Georgia Jeffries | SCB101 | ![]() ![]() |
Intensive workshop oriented specifically to writing and re-writing the most effective and telling dramatic scenes to heighten audience participation and greater story impact.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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19256D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 12 of 12 (15 on waitlist) | Theodore Braun | SCB101 | ![]() ![]() |
Introduction to formal elements of the screenplay through lectures and the workshopping of a complete first draft of a feature-length script. Prerequisite: CTAN 536 or CTWR 505 or CTWR 518. Recommended preparation: CTWR 516.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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19378D | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Monday | 7 of 10 (11 on waitlist) | Mark Shepherd | SCA362 | ![]() ![]() |
Emphasizes structural elements crucial to the feature film. Techniques for creating an original or adapted theatrical-length script.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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19265D | 037 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Wednesday | 11 of 12 | Vincent Robert | SCA362 | ![]() ![]() | |
19266D | 037 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Wednesday | 9 of 12 | Jeffrey Hammer | SCA216 | ![]() ![]() | |
19267D | 037 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Tuesday | 10 of 12 | Martin Daniel | SCA216 | Word (26445 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
19268D | 037 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Tuesday | 12 of 12 | Tim Curnen | SCB101 | ![]() ![]() | |
19269D | 037 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Tuesday | 11 of 12 | Siavash Farahani | SCA362 | PDF (198394 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
Advanced screenwriting workshop. Development of characters and story to complete a treatment and first draft of a feature length script.
- Prerequisite: CTWR 529
- Corequisite: CTWR 516
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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19276D | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 9 of 10 | Bob Tzudiker | SCA342 | Word (106168 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
19424D | 037 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Monday | 7 of 10 | Mark Harris | SCB101 | ![]() ![]() |
Advanced screenwriting workshop. b: Rewriting the first draft into a second draft through advanced work-shopping of script. A third draft polish is the final assignment.
- Prerequisite: CTWR 533A
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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19284D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | 7 of 8 | Robert Ramsey | SCB207 | ![]() ![]() | |
19286D | 037 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Thursday | 8 of 8 | Sean Hood | SCA362 | Word (76800 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
Development of an original half-hour comedy series; writing of the pilot episode and series bible. Prerequisite: CTWR 514a. Open only to master students in Theatre (Dramatic Writing) and Writing for Screen and Television.
- Prerequisite: CTWR 514a
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Theatre (Dramatic Writing), Writing for Screen and Television
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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19322D | 037 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 8 of 8 | Russ Woody | SCI209 | PDF (89659 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
19324D | 037 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 7 of 8 | F J Pratt | SCA342 | PDF (140197 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
Development of an original one hour drama series; writing of the pilot episode and series bible. Prerequisite: CTWR 514a. Open only to master students in Theatre (Dramatic Writing) and Writing for Screen and Television.
- Prerequisite: CTWR 514a
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Theatre (Dramatic Writing), Writing for Screen and Television
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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19327D | 037 | Lecture | 7:30-10:30pm | Wednesday | 8 of 8 (1 on waitlist) | Dara Creasey | SCA345 | ![]() ![]() | |
19328D | 037 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 7 of 8 (2 on waitlist) | Maria Escobedo | SCA310 | ![]() ![]() | |
19445D | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 7 of 8 | David Balkan | SCA361 | ![]() ![]() |
Advanced television writing, emphasizing the rewrite of a first draft pilot script and series bible for an hour-long television series.
- Prerequisite: CTWR 539
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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19380D | 037 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Wednesday | 7 of 8 (3 on waitlist) | Dahvi Waller | SCA361 | ![]() ![]() |
Development and pitching of ideas for motion pictures, episodic and television pilots. Reducing ideas to basic components; enhancing verbal presentation skills.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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19295D | 037 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Monday | 10 of 12 (7 on waitlist) | Pam Veasey | SCA342 | ![]() ![]() | |
19296D | 037 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Tuesday | 13 of 13 (11 on waitlist) | Trey Callaway | SCA342 | ![]() ![]() |
Development and execution of writing in various genres of film, television, or new media scripts. Prerequisite: CTWR 514b.
- Prerequisite: CTWR 514b
Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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Breaking Into the TV Writers' Room | ||||||||||
19158D | 037 | 2.0 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Monday | 10 of 12 | Neely Swanson | SCA216 | Word (31705 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
Adapting Source Material as a Writers Room | ||||||||||
19386D | 037 | 2.0 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 9 of 9 | John Watson | SCB101 | ![]() ![]() |