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Concurrent Course
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.
Fundamentals course on the elements of scene writing, story structure, and character development.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Writing for Screen and Television
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture and discussion This course carries GE credit but it is intended for a specific group of students rather than a general student audience. Majors can obtain D-clearance through the department.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19182D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:20am | Thursday | 27 of 30 | Paul Foley | SCB104 |   | |
| 19383D | 001 | Discussion | 1:00-3:50pm | Monday | 9 of 10 | Maureen Yeager | SCA342 | | |
| 19384D | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | 9 of 10 | Mark Shepherd | SCA362 | | |
| 19385D | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 9 of 10 | Jarrett Golding | SCI209 | |
Development of synopsis and treatment for a theatrical or documentary screenplay: theme, plot, character, mise-en-scene and utilization of cinematic elements. Filmic Writing students only.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Filmic Writing
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19156D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 8 of 9 | Bob Tzudiker | SCA363 | Word (25338 KB) | |
| 19157D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Friday | 7 of 8 | Janet Batchler | SCA361 | | |
| 19429D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Friday | 9 of 9 | David Brind | SCB101 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19214R | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-4:50pm | Monday | 188 of 200 | Sonja Warfield | SCA108 | PDF (557407 KB) | |
An inquiry into the complex nature of human relationships by writing an original feature length screenplay that examines the multi-dimensional world of characters ant the ties that bind them together. Open only to Writing for Screen and Television majors.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Writing for Screen and Television
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19160D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 6 of 7 | Peter Robinson | SCA345 | | |
| 19161D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 7 of 7 | Aaron Benay | SCA361 | PDF (101691 KB) | |
| 19162D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | 5 of 7 | Jarrett Golding | SCA345 | | |
| 19317D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 6 of 7 | Morgan Land | SCA316 | |
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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19163D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 12 of 12 (8 on waitlist) | Barbara Nance | SCA342 | | |
| 19413D | 001 | Lecture | 7:30-10:30pm | Thursday | 11 of 12 (7 on waitlist) | Maria Escobedo | SCA363 | | |
| 19431D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 10 of 12 (4 on waitlist) | Deborah Seibel | SCA362 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19296D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 10 of 12 | Larry Balmagia | SCA362 | |
Study of comedy theory and practical applications in film, television, and social media. Lectures and screenings of comedic forms tracing past, present and future.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19311R | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Monday | 114 of 150 | David Isaacs | SCI106 | Word (157900 KB) | |
Utilization of various techniques for character to emerge naturally in scene and stories. Creating multiple comedic characters to generate future stories. Recommended preparation: CTWR 404.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19433R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | 16 of 20 | Chase Winton | RZC114 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19164D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 7:00-10:00pm | Wednesday | 14 of 14 (8 on waitlist) | Danny Bilson | SCI209 | Word (161461 KB) | |
Introduction to the formal elements of writing the short film.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19166R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | 12 of 12 | Jim Staahl | SCA258 | | |
| 19167R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 11 of 12 | Anne Postman | SCA259 | | |
| 19168R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Monday | 11 of 12 | Rick Parks | SCA362 | Word (110842 KB) | |
| 19170R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 12 of 12 | Joe Peracchio | SCA342 | | |
| 19171R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Thursday | 12 of 12 | Jason E Squire | SCA214 | PDF (115399 KB) | |
| 19172R | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Monday | 12 of 12 | Richard Whitley | SCB304 | | |
| 19173R | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 8 of 12 | Martin Daniel | SCA342 | | |
| 19174R | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Thursday | 12 of 12 | Jim Staahl | SCA342 | | |
| 19175R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Monday | 11 of 12 | Kim Beyer-Johnson | SCB101 | | |
| 19316R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 11 of 12 | Lisa Seidman | SCA342 | Word (51200 KB) | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19177D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 11 of 12 | Toni Ann Johnson | SCA209 | Word (100872 KB) | |
| 19179D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 11 of 12 | Rick Parks | SCB101 | Word (116983 KB) | |
| 19180D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 11 of 12 | David Brind | SCA342 | | |
| 19181D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 11 of 12 | Vincent Robert | SCI209 | | |
| 19448D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 11 of 12 | Mark Shepherd | SCA259 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19188D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | 14 of 14 | Siavash Farahani | SCA259 | PDF (178343 KB) | |
| 19189D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | 14 of 14 | Benita Garvin | SCB101 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19193D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Monday | 11 of 12 (2 on waitlist) | Anne Postman | SCA259 | | |
| 19427D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Thursday | 12 of 12 (9 on waitlist) | Toni Ann Johnson | SCA342 | Word (91136 KB) | |
| 19432D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 10 of 12 (7 on waitlist) | Benita Garvin | SCB101 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19195R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | 23 of 25 | Peter Exline | SCA203 | PDF (98488 KB) | |
a: Creation of feature-length treatment and first draft Senior Thesis screenplay, including "pitching" experiences. 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 Television students only.
- Prerequisite: CTWR 305
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Writing for Screen and Television
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19199D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 5 of 5 | Sean Hood | SCA361 | | |
| 19200D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 5 of 6 | Peter Robinson | SCA345 | |
Advanced workshop developing an original hour-long dramatic series including characters, world, and story lines for season one. Final assignment is completed hour-long pilot episode. Recommended preparation: CTWR-411.
- Prerequisite: (CTWR 305 and CTWR 421)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Writing for Screen and Television
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19436D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Thursday | 5 of 5 | Maria Escobedo | SCA361 | | |
| 19440D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 5 of 5 | Deborah Seibel | SCB101 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19203D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 8 of 10 | John Roche | SCA362 | | |
| 19205D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Tuesday | 5 of 10 | Barbara Nance | SCA362 | | |
| 19206D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 9 of 10 | Pamela Douglas | SCA363 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Harry Potter Franchise: Adaptation, Ethics, Genre, and the Magic of Story | |||||||||
| 19444R | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Tuesday | 258 of 340 | Janet Batchler | NCT | PDF (287678 KB) | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19192D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Thursday | Canceled | Linda Teverbaugh | | ||
| 19207D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 10 of 10 (1 on waitlist) | F J Pratt | SCB101 | PDF (203949 KB) | |
| 19409D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 10 of 10 | Larry Balmagia | SCB207 | |
Advanced workshop for writing an original half-hour comedy series, including a pilot script, summary of characters, and story lines for first season.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19213D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | Canceled | Mort Nathan | | ||
| 19353D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 10 of 10 | Sonja Warfield | SCA216 | | |
| 19449D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | 8 of 10 | John Bowman | SCA361 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19151D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Tuesday | 7 of 10 (4 on waitlist) | Joe Peracchio | SCA361 | | |
| 19321D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 10 of 10 | Georgia Jeffries | SCB304 | | |
| 19351R | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Thursday | 5 of 10 | Kate Powers | SCA362 | PDF (97898 KB) | |
Working on the writing staff of an original multi-camera television series, with emphasis on the writers' room experience and how to executive produce an episode.
- Prerequisite: CTWR 434
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19422D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-9:50pm | Wednesday | 6 of 10 | F J Pratt | SCA342 | PDF (183166 KB) | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19386D | 037 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 32 of 32 | Jack Epps | SCA110 |  |
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.
- Concurrent enrollment: CTPR 507
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19280D | 037 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 12 of 12 | Mark Shepherd | SCB304 | | |
| 19281D | 037 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 12 of 12 | David Weber | SCB304 | | |
| 19282D | 037 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 12 of 12 | Paul Foley | SCA214 | | |
| 19283D | 037 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 12 of 12 | Tim Curnen | SCA310 | | |
| 19284D | 037 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 12 of 12 | Robert Ramsey | 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
- Note: Register for one Lecture. CTPR students ONLY also register for one Lab.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18603D | 037 | Lecture | 2:00-5:50pm | Monday | 15 of 18 | Angelo Pacifici, | SCESTG 2 | PDF (385683 KB) | |
| 2:00-5:50pm | Wednesday | Bita Shafipour, John Rosenberg, Pablo Frasconi | SCI207 | ||||||
| 18604D | 037 | Lecture | 9:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 15 of 18 | Linda Brown, | SCESTG 2 | PDF (369094 KB) | |
| 9:00-12:50pm | Thursday | James Savoca, Jonathan Dudkowski, Pablo Frasconi | SCI207 | ||||||
| 18607D | 037 | Lecture | 2:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 15 of 18 | Jeremy Royce, | SCESTG 2 | PDF (368928 KB) | |
| 2:00-5:50pm | Thursday | Tim Kirkman, Nancy Forner, Pablo Frasconi | SCI207 | ||||||
| 18608D | 037 | Lecture | 2:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 15 of 18 | Rebekah McKendry, | SCA203 | PDF (365885 KB) | |
| 2:00-5:50pm | Thursday | James Okeeffe, Scott Gamzon, Pablo Frasconi | SCESTG 1 | ||||||
| 18612D | 037 | Lab | 6:00-9:00pm | Monday | 15 of 18 | Steven Albrezzi | SCA258 | | |
| 18613D | 037 | Lab | 6:00-9:00pm | Tuesday | 15 of 18 | Peter Robinson | SCA258 | | |
| 18614D | 037 | Lab | 6:00-9:00pm | Wednesday | 15 of 18 | Steven Albrezzi | SCA258 | | |
| 18615D | 037 | Lab | 6:00-9:00pm | Thursday | 15 of 18 | Peter Robinson | SCA258 | | |
| 18616D | 037 | Lab | TBA | TBA | 0 of 12 | OFFICE | |
Preparation of scripts for short films; dramatic, informational, experimental, and other forms. Open to screenwriting (CNTV) and dramatic writing (THTR) majors only.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Writing for Screen and Television, Theatre (Dramatic Writing)
- Concurrent enrollment: CTWR 514A
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19224D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 6 of 6 | Theodore Braun | SCA362 | | |
| 19225D | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 7 | David Howard | SCA245 | | |
| 19226D | 037 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 7 | Thomas Abrams | SCA362 | | |
| 19227D | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 7 | Sharon Greene | SCA362 | | |
| 19228D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 7 | Donald Bohlinger | SCA361 | |
Concurrent Course
CTWR 514a: Basic Dramatic Screenwriting (2.0 units)
Dramaturgy for the fiction and nonfiction work. Techniques for creating the original or adapted theatrical length script. a: Emphasizes narrative development, through short scripts, sequences, and story outlines. Open to screenwriting (CNTV) and dramatic writing (Theatre) majors only.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Writing for Screen and Television, Theatre (Dramatic Writing)
- Note: The Friday afternoon sessions will meet five times, on 8/24, 9/21, 10/19, 11/16, and 11/30.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19230D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 6 of 6 | Theodore Braun | SCA345 | | |
| 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | SCA108 | |||||||
| 19231D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 7 of 7 | David Howard | SCA361 | | |
| 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | SCA108 | |||||||
| 19232D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 7 of 7 | Thomas Abrams | SCA362 | | |
| 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | SCA108 | |||||||
| 19233D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 7 of 7 | Sharon Greene | SCB304 | | |
| 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | SCA108 | |||||||
| 19234D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 7 of 7 | Donald Bohlinger | SCA203 | | |
| 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | SCA108 |
Dramaturgy for the fiction and nonfiction work. Techniques for creating the original or adapted theatrical length script. a: Emphasizes narrative development, through short scripts, sequences, and story outlines. Open to screenwriting (CNTV) and dramatic writing (Theatre) majors only.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Writing for Screen and Television, Theatre (Dramatic Writing)
- Note: The Friday afternoon sessions will meet five times, on 8/24, 9/21, 10/19, 11/16, and 11/30.
- Concurrent enrollment: CTWR 513
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19230D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 6 of 6 | Theodore Braun | SCA345 | | |
| 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | SCA108 | |||||||
| 19231D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 7 of 7 | David Howard | SCA361 | | |
| 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | SCA108 | |||||||
| 19232D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 7 of 7 | Thomas Abrams | SCA362 | | |
| 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | SCA108 | |||||||
| 19233D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 7 of 7 | Sharon Greene | SCB304 | | |
| 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | SCA108 | |||||||
| 19234D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 7 of 7 | Donald Bohlinger | SCA203 | | |
| 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | SCA108 |
Concurrent Course
CTWR 513: Writing the Short Script (2.0 units)
Preparation of scripts for short films; dramatic, informational, experimental, and other forms. Open to screenwriting (CNTV) and dramatic writing (THTR) majors 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19224D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 6 of 6 | Theodore Braun | SCA362 | | |
| 19225D | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 7 | David Howard | SCA245 | | |
| 19226D | 037 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 7 | Thomas Abrams | SCA362 | | |
| 19227D | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 7 | Sharon Greene | SCA362 | | |
| 19228D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 7 | Donald Bohlinger | SCA361 | |
a: Creation of a feature screenplay from presentation through treatment, including some scene work.
- Prerequisite: CTWR 514A
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19237D | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 6 of 6 | Mary Sweeney | SCA361 | | |
| 19238D | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 7 of 7 | Eric Freiser | SCA342 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19244R | 037 | Lecture | 9:00-12:50pm | Friday | 64 of 65 | Sean Hood | SCA110 | |
Developing an original half-hour comedy television series, including characters, world and storylines for season one. Completion of a first draft script, polish, and series bible. Prerequisites: CTWR 514b. Corequisite: CTWR 534. Open only to Writing for Screen and Television master students.
- Prerequisite: CTWR 514b
- Corequisite: CTWR 534
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19334D | 037 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | 8 of 8 | David Isaacs | SCA342 | |
Part A -- writing the pilot -- is an intensive workshop in which master's students develop an original television 1-hour series including characters, world and storylines for season one. Final assignment is the finished pilot episode of the series. Prerequisite: CTWR 514b. Corequisite: CTWR 521. Open only to master students in Writing for Screen and Television.
- Prerequisite: CTWR 514b
- Corequisite: CTWR 521
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19245D | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 7 | David Balkan | SCA345 | | |
| 19437D | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 6 of 6 | Georgia Jeffries | SCA361 | |
Writing the first draft and revision of an episode of an existing dramatic television series. Corequisite: CTWR 514a. Open only to master students in Theatre (Dramatic Writing) and in Writing for Screen and Television.
- Corequisite: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19249D | 037 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Wednesday | 7 of 7 | John Roche | SCA345 | | |
| 19250D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 7 of 7 | Pamela Douglas | SCA361 | | |
| 19251D | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 7 of 7 | Barbara Nance | SCA345 | |
Advanced writing workshop addressing issues specific to interactive storytelling regarding construction of narrative and character as seen in games and other forms of interactive media. Prerequisite: CTWR 518.
- Prerequisite: CTWR 518
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19354R | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 9 of 10 | Maureen Yeager | SCA245 | Word (936537 KB) | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19254D | 037 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Wednesday | 12 of 12 | Jeffrey Hammer | SCA362 | Word (158837 KB) | |
| 19255D | 037 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Wednesday | 11 of 12 | David Weber | SCA363 | | |
| 19256D | 037 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Tuesday | 10 of 12 | Martin Daniel | SCI209 | | |
| 19257D | 037 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Tuesday | 12 of 12 | Vincent Robert | SCA259 | | |
| 19423D | 037 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Tuesday | 11 of 12 | Siavash Farahani | SCB101 | PDF (173706 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19259D | 037 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Monday | 4 of 8 | Donald Hewitt | SCA342 | | |
| 19318D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 8 of 8 | Tim Curnen | SCI209 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19263D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | 7 of 8 | David Weber | SCA342 | | |
| 19264D | 037 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 8 of 8 | Robert Sabin | SCB304 | |
Advanced workshop in writing the first draft and revision of an episode of an existing comedic television series. The comedy writing room will be emphasized. Corerequisite: CTWR 514a. Open only to master students in Theatre (Dramatic Writing) and Writing for Screen and Television.
- Corequisite: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19253D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 6 of 6 | John Bowman | SCA345 | | |
| 19258D | 037 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Wednesday | 5 of 6 | Daphne Pollon | SCA361 | Word (493118 KB) | |
Examination of the links between the brain, creativity, neuroscience and storytelling. Through lectures, screenings, and readings, students will log dreams for use in creative exercises.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19312D | 037 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Thursday | 19 of 21 (17 on waitlist) | Mary Sweeney | RZC111 | |
Advanced screenwriting wherein a first draft of a feature-length script will be developed and written with an emphasis on character as story engine. Prerequisite: CTWR 533b. Recommended preparation: CTWR 516. Open only to master students in Cinematic Arts Film and Television Production (CAPR).
- Prerequisite: CTWR 533b
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19289R | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Monday | 5 of 8 | Robert Ramsey | SCA362 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19355D | 037 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Tuesday | 7 of 8 | Ligiah Villalobos | SCA345 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19271D | 037 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Tuesday | 10 of 10 (21 on waitlist) | Trey Callaway | SCA342 | |
Examination and in-depth analysis of the studio system, the television development process, literary representation, new emerging markets, and the Writers Guild of America.
- Prerequisite: CTWR 514b
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19322D | 037 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Thursday | 34 of 34 | Kristen Davis, Benjamin Fast | SCA255 | |
Seminar in directing actors for film; emphasis on demonstration and laboratory exercises, script analysis, and study and character motivations.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19421D | 037 | 2.0 | Lecture | 9:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 16 of 16 | Wendy Phillips | RZCSTG A | PDF (88686 KB) | |
| 19424D | 037 | 2.0 | Lecture | 9:00-12:50pm | Monday | 16 of 16 | Wendy Phillips | SCA214 | PDF (87943 KB) | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Writers Room: Collaborative Writing for Film and Television | ||||||||||
| 19358D | 037 | 2.0 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 7 of 8 | John Watson | SCA361 | | |