Fall 2021

Writing (CTWR)

• http://cinema.usc.edu/writing
• D class assignments for undergraduates available in SCA; 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.

CTWR 100g: Story: Character, Conflict, and Catharsis (4.0 units)

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 & 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	25 of 26	Lindsay Stidham	SCB104
19383D	001	Discussion	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	8 of 9	Irving Belateche	SCA362
19384D	001	Discussion	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	8 of 8	Anne Postman	SCA362
19385D	001	Discussion	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	9 of 9	Howard Rodman	SCI209

CTWR 206a: Writing the Screenplay (4.0 units)

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	Friday	8 of 8	Beverly Neufeld	SCA363	Word (74240 KB)
19157D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	8 of 8	Paul Foley	SCA362
19429D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	David Isaacs	SCB101
19447D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	8 of 8	Bob Tzudiker	SCA342	Word (60928 KB)

CTWR 211g: The Television Writer: An Agent of Change (4.0 units)

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	199 of 200	David Balkan	SCA108	PDF (369124 KB)

CTWR 305: Advanced Screenwriting: The Relationship Screenplay (4.0 units)

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	9 of 9	Lindsay Stidham	SCA259
19162D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	8 of 8	Jack Epps	SCB304
19317D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	8 of 9	Peter Robinson	SCB101

CTWR 321: Introduction to Hour-Long Television Writing (2.0 units)

The fundamentals of writing for dramatic episodic television. Writing scenes from popular television shows and examination of television story structure.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 100 or CTWR 402 or CTWR 409 or CTWR 413)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19163R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	11 of 12	Joe Peracchio	SCA342
19190R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	12 of 12	Jill Goldsmith	SCA363
19413R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	11 of 12	Alexa Alemanni	SCA363	PDF (187735 KB)

CTWR 324: Introduction to Half-Hour Television Writing (2.0 units)

The fundamentals of writing for comedic episodic television. Writing scenes from popular comedy series and examination of half-hour television comedy story structure.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 409 or CTWR 413)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19296R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Christopher Moore	SCB101	PDF (201637 KB)
19297R	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Thursday	11 of 12	Larry Balmagia	SCA203

CTWR 404: Foundations of Comedy (2.0 units)

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	120 of 150	F.J. Pratt	SCI106	PDF (445654 KB)

CTWR 407: Creating the Comedic Character (2.0 units)

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	Jennifer Glickman	RZC114	PDF (115701 KB)

CTWR 409: Fundamentals of Screenwriting: Character, Conflict and Story (4.0 units)

Introduction to writing compelling scenes, creating authentic characters, three-act structure and feature film outlining.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19400R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	12 of 12	David Weber	SCB101
19401R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	12 of 12	Ivy Pruss	SCA362	PDF (222466 KB)
19402R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	12 of 12	Jim Staahl	SCA363
19403R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Jodi Wheeler	SCA216	PDF (151593 KB)
19404R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	12 of 12	Vincent Robert	ONLINE
19406R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	12 of 12	Deborah Seibel	SCB207
19408R	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Mark Shepherd	SCA363

CTWR 410L: Character Development and Storytelling for Games (4.0 units)

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
19164R	001	Lecture-Lab	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	14 of 14	Marianne Krawczyk	SCI209	Word (16489 KB)

CTWR 413: Writing the Short Script I (2.0 units)

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	Monday	10 of 12	Robert Sabin	SCA342	PDF (116648 KB)
19179D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	10 of 12	Donald Hewitt	SCB101
19180D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	11 of 12	Deborah Seibel	SCA342
19181D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	10 of 12	Vincent Robert	ONLINE
19448D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	11 of 12	Anne Postman	SCA259

CTWR 414: The Screenplay (2.0 units)

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
19187D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	11 of 14	Benita Garvin	SCA342	Word (26859 KB)
19189D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	14 of 14	Martin Daniel	SCB101	Word (25878 KB)
19191D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	13 of 14	Amy Straus	SCI209	PDF (244325 KB)

CTWR 415a: Advanced Writing (2.0 units)

Principles of the feature film; creating theme, character and structure that combine into a feature-length story treatment.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 409 or CTWR 413)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19159R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	11 of 12	Richard Whitley	SCA342
19193R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	9 of 12	Benita Garvin	SCA259
19427R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	11 of 12	Chinyere Nwodim	SCA342
19432R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	12 of 12	Matthew Stevens	SCB101

CTWR 415b: Advanced Writing (4.0 units)

Creation of script with extensive workshopping of scenes in class leading to a first draft and revision as a final assignment.

• Prerequisite: CTWR 415A

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19158R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	4 of 10	David Weber	SCI209
19194R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	9 of 10	Mark Shepherd	SCA258

CTWR 416: Motion Picture Script Analysis (2.0 units)

Critical analysis of story structure from classic films to contemporary works. Identification of key story concepts and elements of three-act structure. 2.0, not repeatable.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19416R	001	Lecture	1:00-4:50pm	Monday	148 of 150	Sean Hood	SCI106	PDF (207348 KB)

CTWR 417: Script Coverage and Story Analysis (2.0 units)

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	24 of 24	Beverly Neufeld	SCA203	Word (82432 KB)

CTWR 418a: Senior Thesis (4.0 units)

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	8 of 8	Thomas Abrams	SCA362

CTWR 419a: Senior Thesis in Dramatic Television (4.0 units)

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
19440D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	7 of 7	Bret Vandenbos, Brandon Willer	SCI209

CTWR 420a: Senior Thesis in Half-Hour Television Comedy (4.0 units)

Intense study in developing an original half-hour television comedy pilot including special attention to development of multiple seasons and character evolution. Prerequisite: CTWR 437 or CTWR 439. Recommended preparation: CTWR 404. Open only to Writing for Television and Screen majors.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 437 or CTWR 439)
• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Writing for Screen and Television

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19178D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	John Bowman	SCA342

CTWR 421: Writing the Hour-Long Dramatic Series (2.0 units, max 4)

Writing an episode of an existing dramatic television series within the hour-long format with an emphasis on conception, pitching, characterization and structure.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 321 or CTWR 324 or CTWR 505 or CTWR 514A)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19205R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	8 of 10	Joe Peracchio	SCA362
19206R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 10	Michael Cassutt	SCA363	Word (62976 KB)

CTWR 431: Screenwriters and Their Work (2.0 units, max 6)

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
Beyond Bridgerton: Writing the Transformative Historical Story
19444R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	95 of 150	Janet Batchler	SCI106	PDF (415958 KB)

CTWR 434: Writing the Half-Hour Comedy Series (2.0 units, max 6)

Writing an episode of an existing half-hour comedy series, with emphasis on the anatomy of a joke, comedic structure and character.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 321 or CTWR 324 or CTWR 505)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19207R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	8 of 10	Jim Staahl	SCA259
19409R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	7 of 10	Christopher Moore	SCA259	PDF (216253 KB)

CTWR 437: Writing the Original Situation Comedy Pilot (4.0 units, max 8)

Advanced workshop for writing an original half-hour comedy series, including a pilot script, summary of characters, and story lines for first season.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 421 or CTWR 434)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19213R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	8 of 10	Lamont Ferrell	ONLINE
19353R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	4 of 10	Cameron Johnson	SCB304

CTWR 438: Linked Narrative Storytelling for the Web (2.0-4.0 units, max 8)

Create, develop, and execute episodic video content for the web. Focus on content and characters that are viable in the internet landscape.

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19211R	001	4.0	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	5 of 14	Allison Raskin	SCA342	PDF (1122803 MB)

CTWR 439: Writing the Original Dramatic Series Pilot (4.0 units, max 8)

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.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 421 or CTWR 434)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19151R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	10 of 10	Alexa Alemanni	SCB304	PDF (132802 KB)
19321R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	10 of 10	Derek Santos Olsen	SCB304
19351R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	6 of 10	Dawn Jefferson	SCA362

CTWR 487: Staff Writing the Multi-Camera Television Series (4.0 units, max 8)

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
19422R	001	Lecture	6:00-9:50pm	Wednesday	9 of 10	Larry Balmagia	SCA342

CTWR 489a: Straight to Series: Writing and Producing the Episodic Drama (2.0-4.0 units)

Staff writing and producing the original episodic drama, from development to post-production.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 321 or CTWR 413 or CTWR 505 or CTWR 513)

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19390D	001	2.0	Lecture	1:00-4:50pm	Monday	6 of 6	Anthony Jonas	SCI209

CTWR 502: Graduate Writing Symposium (1.0 unit)

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	31 of 31	David Isaacs	SCB104

CTWR 505: Creating the Short Film (2.0 units)

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	2:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Garth Twa	SCB104	Word (52972 KB)
19281D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Robert Ramsey	SCB304	PDF (226971 KB)
19282D	037	Lecture	9:00-11:50am	Wednesday	12 of 12	David Weber	SCA214
19283D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Stephen Armour	SCA310
19284D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Thomas Abrams	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	10:00-11:50am	Tuesday	16 of 18	Rebekah McKendry	SCI108	PDF (207500 KB)
			9:00-10:50am	Thursday			SCI207
18612D	037	Lab	2:30-5:20pm	Monday	16 of 18	Susan Arnold,	SCESTG 2
			2:30-5:20pm	Wednesday		Rebekah McKendry, Jeremy Royce, Jim Ruxin, Elizabeth Sweeney, Stephen Flick	SCI207
18604D	037	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Tuesday	15 of 18	Benjamin Cunis	SCI108
			6:30-8:20pm	Monday			SCA316
18613D	037	Lab	2:30-5:20pm	Monday	15 of 18	Scott Kroopf,	SCESTG 1
			2:30-5:20pm	Wednesday		Benjamin Cunis, Bonnie Blake, Doug Blush, Elizabeth Sweeney, Suhail Kafity	SCA110
18607D	037	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Tuesday	15 of 18	James Savoca	SCI108	PDF (249731 KB)
			6:30-8:20pm	Tuesday			SCI108
18614D	037	Lab	2:30-5:20pm	Tuesday	15 of 18	Susan Arnold,	SCESTG 2
			2:30-5:20pm	Thursday		James Savoca, Jeremy Royce, Bruce Green, Elizabeth Sweeney, Richard Burton	SCA316
18608D	037	Lecture	6:30-8:20pm	Thursday	15 of 18	Seth Koury	SCA204
			10:00-11:50am	Tuesday			SCI108
18615D	037	Lab	2:30-5:20pm	Tuesday	15 of 18	Scott Kroopf,	SCA203
			2:30-5:20pm	Thursday		Seth Koury, Angelo Pacifici, Lauren Giordano, Elizabeth Sweeney, William Bernstein	SCESTG 2

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)
• Concurrent enrollment: CTWR 514A

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19224D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Donald Bohlinger	SCA362	PDF (75617 KB)
19225D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	6 of 6	Sharon Greene	SCA245
19226D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	David Howard	SCA342	Word (35460 KB)
19227D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Janet Batchler	SCIL104
19228D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Theodore Braun	SCA342	PDF (129673 KB)

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 class sessions will meet on 8/27, 9/24, 10/8, 10/29, and 12/3.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19230D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Donald Bohlinger	SCI209	PDF (71030 KB)
			2:00-5:50pm	Friday			SCA108
19231D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Janet Batchler	SCA363
			2:00-5:50pm	Friday			SCA108
19232D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	6 of 6	Sharon Greene	SCA362
			2:00-5:50pm	Friday			SCA108
19233D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Theodore Braun	SCB304	PDF (140647 KB)
			2:00-5:50pm	Friday			SCA108
19234D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	David Howard	SCA203	Word (29126 KB)
			2:00-5:50pm	Friday			SCA108

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 class sessions will meet on 8/27, 9/24, 10/8, 10/29, and 12/3.
• Concurrent enrollment: CTWR 513

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19230D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Donald Bohlinger	SCI209	PDF (71030 KB)
			2:00-5:50pm	Friday			SCA108
19231D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Janet Batchler	SCA363
			2:00-5:50pm	Friday			SCA108
19232D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	6 of 6	Sharon Greene	SCA362
			2:00-5:50pm	Friday			SCA108
19233D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Theodore Braun	SCB304	PDF (140647 KB)
			2:00-5:50pm	Friday			SCA108
19234D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	David Howard	SCA203	Word (29126 KB)
			2:00-5:50pm	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	7 of 7	Donald Bohlinger	SCA362	PDF (75617 KB)
19225D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	6 of 6	Sharon Greene	SCA245
19226D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	David Howard	SCA342	Word (35460 KB)
19227D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Janet Batchler	SCIL104
19228D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Theodore Braun	SCA342	PDF (129673 KB)

CTWR 515a: Practicum in Screenwriting (4.0 units)

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	5 of 6	Mary Sweeney	SCA259
19238D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	6 of 6	Howard Rodman	SCA362
19342D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	6 of 6	Irving Belateche	SCA258

CTWR 516: Advanced Motion Picture Script Analysis (2.0 units)

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
19442R	037	Lecture	9:00-12:50pm	Friday	73 of 75	Irving Belateche	SCA112

CTWR 519a: Thesis in Television Drama (4.0 units)

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
19329D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	7 of 7	Dara Resnik	SCA258	PDF (92439 KB)
19437D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	7 of 7	Aaron Thomas	SCA345	Word (43008 KB)

CTWR 521: Advanced Hour-Long Television Drama (2.0 units, max 4)

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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19249D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	8 of 8	Michael Cassutt	SCA363	Word (25226 KB)
19251D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	8 of 8	Ivy Pruss	SCB101	PDF (146591 KB)

CTWR 523: Introduction to the Screenplay (4.0 units)

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.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTAN 536 or CTWR 505 or CTWR 518)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19239R	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	8 of 10	Matthew Stevens	SCB101
19341R	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	9 of 10	Mark Shepherd	SCB101
19343R	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	9 of 10	Andrea Nasfell	SCA362	PDF (148645 KB)
19344R	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	10 of 10	Maureen Yeager	SCA362

CTWR 526: Advanced Storytelling for Interactive Media (2.0 units)

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	10 of 10	Maureen Yeager	SCA362

CTWR 529: Intermediate Screenwriting (2.0 units)

Emphasizes structural elements crucial to the feature film. Techniques for creating an original or adapted theatrical-length script.

• Prerequisite: (CTPR 507 and CTWR 505)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19256R	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	9 of 12	Rick Parks	SCI209	PDF (281886 KB)

CTWR 530: Advanced Animation Screenwriting (2.0 units)

Advanced storytelling for the animated narrative. Emphasis on long form, rewriting and character development.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19407R	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	10 of 10	Paul Foley	SCA362

CTWR 533: Rewriting the Feature Screenplay (4.0 units, max 8)

Rewriting the feature-length screenplay. Focus on macro to micro approach to revision.

• Prerequisite: CTWR 523

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19382R	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	Canceled	Donald Hewitt		PDF (126348 KB)

CTWR 534: Advanced Half-Hour Television Comedy (2.0 units, max 4)

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
19252D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	Canceled
19253D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	7 of 7	F.J. Pratt	SCI209	PDF (237672 KB)
19258D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	8 of 8	Jennifer Glickman	SCA362	PDF (126872 KB)

CTWR 541: Dreams, the Brain, and Storytelling (2.0 units)

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
19312R	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	14 of 16	Mary Sweeney	SCA310

CTWR 543: The Character-Driven Screenplay (4.0 units)

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 505
• 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	8 of 8	Robert Ramsey	SCA342	PDF (112263 KB)

CTWR 549: Advanced Rewriting Workshop in Hour-Long Drama (4.0 units, max 8)

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	8 of 8 (5 on waitlist)	Aaron Thomas	SCA259

CTWR 553: Advanced Rewriting Workshop (4.0 units, max 8)

Advanced feature screenwriting, emphasizing the rewrite of a first draft script.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 514B or CTWR 533B)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19183D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	8 of 8 (7 on waitlist)	Jack Epps	SCA342
19266D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	8 of 8	Mark Harris	SCB205	Word (65536 KB)

CTWR 555: Pitching for Film and Television (2.0 units)

Development and pitching of ideas for motion pictures, episodic and television pilots. Reducing ideas to basic components; enhancing verbal presentation skills.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 305 or CTWR 415B or CTWR 514B or CTWR 533B)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19271D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	12 of 12 (10 on waitlist)	Trey Callaway	SCA342
19272R	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	11 of 12	Rick Parks	SCA362	PDF (245655 KB)

CTWR 559: The Business of Writing for Screen and Television (2.0 units)

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	31 of 31	Benjamin Hurwitz, Kristen Davis	SCA110

CTWR 572: Practicum in Directing Actors for Film (2.0-4.0 units)

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 (84316 KB)
19424D	037	2.0	Lecture	9:00-12:50pm	Monday	15 of 15	Wendy Phillips	SCA214	Word (78336 KB)