Spring 2023

Writing (CTWR)

• http://cinema.usc.edu/writing
• D class assignments for undergraduates available in SCA-335; 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 206b: Writing the Screenplay (4.0 units)

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
19156D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Chinyere Nwodim	SCA342
19157D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Beverly Neufeld	SCB101
19316D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Robert Ramsey	SCA363
19352D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Joseph Wheeler	SCA362	PDF (158466 KB)

CTWR 250: Breaking the Story (2.0 units)

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
19358D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	11 of 11	David Howard	SCA362	PDF (275668 KB)
19360D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	11 of 11	Donald Bohlinger	SCA258	PDF (195365 KB)
19422D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	10 of 11	Chinyere Nwodim	SCI209

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)
• Note: Sections 19353, 19362, 19364 are restricted to WST majors.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19306R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	12 of 12	Matt Montoya	SCA342
19353D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	10 of 10	Deborah Seibel	SCA259
19362D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	10 of 10	Joshua Senter	SCA362	PDF (126507 KB)
19364D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	10 of 10	Alexa Alemanni	SCA363	PDF (153997 KB)
19414R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Matt Montoya	SCB101

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
19308R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Jay Kogen	SCA342

CTWR 403: Writing the Narrative Podcast Series (2.0 units, max 4)

Development of an original narrative podcast. Emphasis on dramatic elements of auditory storytelling and character development.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19163D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	12 of 12 (6 on waitlist)	Jeremy Novick	SCB304	PDF (125241 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
19330R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	12 of 12	Lamont Ferrell	ONLINE
19331R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	11 of 12	Jim Staahl	SCA362
19334R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	12 of 12	Benita Garvin	SCA342
19337R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	11 of 12	Garth Twa	SCA342
19338R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	9 of 12	Deborah Seibel	SCA342
19339R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	12 of 12	Lindsay Stidham	SCA342
19347R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	12 of 12	Maggy Torres-Rodriguez	SCB101
19349R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	11 of 12	Christopher Moore	SCB304

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
19320R	001	Lecture	7:00-8:50pm	Thursday	60 of 60	Richard Lemarchand	SCI108
19321D	001	Lab	10:00-11:50am	Thursday	Canceled
19323R	001	Lab	10:00-11:50am	Thursday	10 of 10	Harold Apter	SCA363
19325R	001	Lab	10:00-11:50am	Thursday	10 of 10	Collin Kelly	SCB304
19354R	001	Lab	10:00-11:50am	Tuesday	10 of 10	Tracy Fullerton	SCIL104
19356R	001	Lab	10:00-11:50am	Wednesday	10 of 10	Richard Lemarchand	SCIL104
19375R	001	Lab	10:00-11:50am	Thursday	10 of 10	Ross Berger	SCA362
19377R	001	Lab	10:00-11:50am	Thursday	10 of 10	Marianne Krawczyk	SCI209

CTWR 411: Television Script Analysis (2.0 units)

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
19205R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	114 of 200	Pamela Douglas	SCA108	Word (23017 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
19182D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Rick Parks	SCA342
19183D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	11 of 12	Erick Castrillon	SCA259	PDF (287238 KB)
19184D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	10 of 12	Vincent Robert	SCB101
19185D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	8 of 12	Joseph Wheeler	SCB101	PDF (243792 KB)
19342D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	11 of 12	Anne Postman	SCA310

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
19193D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	13 of 14	Benita Garvin	SCA342
19195D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	14 of 14	Donald Hewitt	SCB101

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
19200R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Maggy Torres-Rodriguez	SCB101
19366R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	11 of 12	Richard Whitley	SCA363
19427R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	11 of 12	Rita Augustine	SCI207

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
19203R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	10 of 10	Lindsay Stidham	SCA342
19204R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	10 of 10	Donald Hewitt	SCB304
19343R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	9 of 10	Anne Postman	SCA362

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
19359R	001	Lecture	1:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	126 of 150	Sean Hood	SCA108	PDF (169465 KB)

CTWR 418b: Senior Thesis (4.0 units)

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 418A
• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Writing for Screen and Television

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19207D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	8 of 8	Paul Foley	SCA245

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

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
19210D	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	8 of 8	Tyger Williams	SCA342

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

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
19370D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	8 of 8	Amy Straus	SCA216

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
19214R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	10 of 10	Jill Goldsmith	SCA362
19216R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	10 of 10	Ivy Sunderji	SCA363
19318R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	9 of 10	Jeremy Novick	SCB304	PDF (194419 KB)

CTWR 422: Creating the Dramatic Television Series (2.0 units, max 4)

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
19432R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	15 of 16	Joshua Senter	SCI209	PDF (124382 KB)

CTWR 430: Comedy Writers and Their Work (2.0 units, max 6)

Detailed investigation of specific comedy writers, comedy genres, and the works they've influenced. Lectures include screenings and visiting screenwriters.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
The One with the 90's Sitcoms: The Golden Era of Relationship-Driven Sitcoms
19409R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	53 of 150	Amy Straus	SCI106	PDF (1992205 MB)

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
The Harry Potter Franchise: Adaptation, Ethics, Genre, and the Magic of Story
19350R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	213 of 225	Janet Batchler	NCT	PDF (1330932 MB)

CTWR 432: Television Writers and Their Work (2.0 units, max 6)

Detailed investigation of various television writers' styles, the worlds they have created, and the works they've influenced. Lectures include screenings and visiting television writers.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
Finding Your TV Series: Writing from Intellectual Property
19410R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	55 of 75	Joe Peracchio	SCI106	PDF (1074894 MB)

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
19440R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	10 of 10	Jim Staahl	SCB304
19444R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	10 of 10	Scot Armstrong	SCA259

CTWR 435: Writing for Film and Television Genres (2.0-4.0 units, max 8)

Preparation of proposals and scripts for different types of film or television programming: emphasis on conception, structure, characterization and format.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 206B or CTWR 415B)

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
Writing the Contained Feature
19333D	001	4.0	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	8 of 8 (14 on waitlist)	Irving Belateche	SCA259
Pitch Decks for TV Pilots
19348R	001	2.0	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	6 of 12	Robert Luchow	SCA216	Word (36002 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
19226R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	8 of 10	Larry Balmagia	SCA362

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
19227R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	9 of 10	Ivy Sunderji	SCA362

CTWR 449: Rewriting the Original Dramatic Series Pilot (4.0 units, max 8)

An advanced workshop in which an original hour-long television pilot will be rewritten with emphasis on character, world creation and future story lines. Prerequisite(s): CTWR 439. Recommended preparation: CTWR 411.

• Prerequisite: CTWR 439

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19332R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	8 of 8	Alexa Alemanni	SCA363	PDF (136610 KB)

CTWR 453: Advanced Feature Rewriting (4.0 units, max 8)

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.

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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19155D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	8 of 8 (11 on waitlist)	Janet Batchler	SCA362
19231D	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	8 of 8 (7 on waitlist)	Sean Hood	SCA363	PDF (229848 KB)
19411D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	8 of 8 (2 on waitlist)	Tyger Williams	SCB304
19413D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	8 of 8 (10 on waitlist)	Rick Parks	SCA259

CTWR 459a: Entertainment Industry Seminar (2.0 units)

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
19336D	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	24 of 24	Kristen Davis,	SCA214	PDF (136041 KB)
			7:00-10:00pm	Thursday		Beth Obrien	SCA112

CTWR 477: Staff Writing the Sketch Comedy Show (2.0 units, max 6)

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
19376D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	10 of 12	Will Hines,	RZCSTGA
			4:00-10:00pm	Friday		David Isaacs	RZC111

CTWR 489b: 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: CTWR 489A

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19407D	001	2.0	Lecture	9:00-11:50am	Wednesday	1 of 6	Anthony Jonas	SCA345
				1:00-4:50pm	Wednesday			SCA345

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	13 of 13	Thomas Abrams	SCA362
19281D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Robert Sabin	SCIL104	PDF (195562 KB)
19282D	037	Lecture	9:00-11:50am	Wednesday	12 of 12	Stephen Armour	SCA214
19283D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Natasha Maidoff	SCB101	Word (51857 KB)
19285D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 13	David Weber	SCA316

Concurrent Course
CTPR 507: Production I (4.0 units)

The effective communication of ideas through the language of cinema. Individual and small group exercises; introductions to producing, directing, editing, cinematography and sound.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student
• Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): School of Cinematic Arts

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18461D	037	Lecture	11:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	18 of 18	Seth Koury	SCI108	PDF (298172 KB)
			10:00-12:50pm	Thursday			SCI207
18674D	037	Lab	2:30-5:20pm	Monday	18 of 18	Jeremy Royce,	SCESTG1
			2:30-5:20pm	Wednesday		Susan Cartsonis, Seth Koury, Jim Ruxin, Rommel Villa Barriga, Stephen Flick
18460D	037	Lecture	11:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	17 of 18	Rebekah McKendry	SCI108	PDF (300722 KB)
			6:30-9:20pm	Thursday			SCI207
18673D	037	Lab	2:30-5:20pm	Tuesday	17 of 18	Susan Arnold,	SCI207
			2:30-5:20pm	Thursday		Angelo Pacifici, Rebekah McKendry, Jim Ruxin, Toi Juan Shannon, Martin Lopez	SCESTG2
18462D	037	Lecture	11:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	17 of 18	James Savoca	SCI108	PDF (331773 KB)
			6:30-9:20pm	Tuesday			SCI207
18675D	037	Lab	2:30-5:20pm	Tuesday	17 of 18	Jeremy Royce,	SCESTG2
			2:30-5:20pm	Thursday		Scott Kroopf, James Savoca, Tamera Daugherty, Toi Juan Shannon, Richard Burton	SCA310
18464D	037	Lecture	11:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	17 of 18	David Mccall	SCI108	PDF (308648 KB)
			10:00-12:50pm	Thursday			SCA258
18676D	037	Lab	2:30-5:20pm	Monday	17 of 18	Neal Brown,	SCESTG2
			2:30-5:20pm	Wednesday		Scott Kroopf, David Mccall, Toi Juan Shannon, Midge Costin	SCI207

CTWR 510: Fundamentals of Storytelling for Animation (2.0 units)

Introduction to the fundamentals of storytelling with techniques and practices that work best for animated stories.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19446D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	11 of 11 (4 on waitlist)	Paul Foley	SCA363

CTWR 514b: Basic Dramatic Screenwriting (2.0 units)

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
19233D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	David Howard	SCA258	PDF (201475 KB)
19234D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Donald Bohlinger	SCA363	PDF (138792 KB)
19235D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Andrea Nasfell	SCA361
19236D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	6 of 6	David Weber	SCA259
19237D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Kerem Sanga	SCB304

CTWR 515b: Practicum in Screenwriting (4.0 units)

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
19242D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	7 of 7	Donald Bohlinger	SCA363
19245D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	6 of 6	Mary Sweeney	SCA345

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
19252D	037	Lecture	1:00-4:50pm	Thursday	31 of 31	Thomas Abrams	SCA110
19449R	037	Lecture	9:00-12:50pm	Friday	69 of 85	Irving Belateche	SCA112

CTWR 517b: Thesis in Half-Hour Television Comedy (4.0 units)

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
19243D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	F.J. Pratt	SCA361

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

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
19247D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	5 of 5	Pamela Douglas	SCA362	Word (19620 KB)
19319D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	5 of 5	Maria Jacquemetton	SCA361	PDF (102729 KB)

CTWR 520: Advanced Scene Writing Workshop (2.0 units)

Intensive workshop oriented specifically to writing and rewriting the most effective and telling dramatic scenes to heighten audience participation and greater story impact.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 514B or CTWR 523)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19258D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12 (12 on waitlist)	Theodore Braun	SCB304

CTWR 522: Advanced Hour-Long Television Development (2.0 units)

Investigation of development process for hour-long television, addressing issues of character, world, story and concept. Vetting of multiple series ideas for viability.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 514A or CTWR 523)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19329D	037	Lecture	6:30-9:30pm	Monday	8 of 8 (4 on waitlist)	Jeffrey Glaser	SCA362

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
19305R	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	7 of 10	Rita Augustine	SCB101
19307R	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	10 of 10	Beverly Neufeld	SCA342
19378R	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	8 of 10	Garth Twa	SCA342
19379R	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	9 of 10	Siavash Farahani	SCA363	PDF (365288 KB)

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
19267R	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	11 of 12	Natasha Maidoff	SCI209	Word (51959 KB)

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
19270R	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	6 of 8	Robert Ramsey	SCA363

CTWR 537: Advanced Half-Hour Comedy Series Pilot (4.0 units, max 8)

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
19324D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	8 of 8 (1 on waitlist)	F.J. Pratt	SCB304
19344D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	7 of 8	Larry Balmagia	SCA406

CTWR 539: Advanced Hour-Long Drama Series Pilot (4.0 units, max 8)

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
19327D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	7 of 7	Bret Vandenbos, Brandon Willer	SCA363
19328D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	7 of 7	Joe Peracchio	SCA363
19447D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	5 of 7	Nicole Jefferson	SCA362	PDF (246788 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	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	53 of 100	Mary Sweeney	SCA112

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
19380D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	Canceled

CTWR 550: Advanced Story Development (2.0 units)

Advanced development of the story creation process by examining the core elements of a good story. Compiling a portfolio of story ideas.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 514A or CTWR 523)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19151R	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	6 of 10	Bob Tzudiker	SCA203	PDF (327962 KB)

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 533)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19240R	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	6 of 8	Harold Apter	SCA245	PDF (140243 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 533)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19296D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	12 of 12 (6 on waitlist)	Trey Callaway	SCB101

CTWR 585: Advanced Genre Writing (2.0-4.0 units, max 8)

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
19386D	037	2.0	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	8 of 10	John Watson	SCA245