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Concurrent Course
Concurrent Course
Concurrent Course
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.
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 | Wednesday | 29 of 30 | Howard Rodman | SCA203 |   | |
| 19383D | 001 | Discussion | 1:00-3:50pm | Monday | 9 of 10 | Joseph Wheeler | SCA362 | | |
| 19384D | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | 10 of 10 | Janet Batchler | SCA362 | | |
| 19385D | 001 | Discussion | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 10 of 10 | Donald Bohlinger | SCA259 | |
Development of synopsis and treatment for a theatrical or documentary screenplay: theme, plot, character, mise-en-scene and utilization of cinematic elements.
- Prerequisite: CTWR 100
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19156D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Friday | 7 of 7 | Jeremy Novick | SCA363 | PDF (119459 KB) | |
| 19157D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Friday | 7 of 8 | Beverly Neufeld | SCA362 | Word (96768 KB) | |
| 19429D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Friday | 8 of 8 | Robert Ramsey | SCB101 | PDF (108829 KB) | |
| 19447D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Friday | 8 of 8 | Chinyere Nwodim | SCA342 | |
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 | 134 of 150 | David Isaacs | SCI106 | PDF (454636 KB) | |
An inquiry into the complex nature of human relationships by writing an original feature length screenplay that examines the multidimensional world of characters and the ties that bind them together.
- Prerequisite: CTWR 206B
- 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 6 | Irving Belateche | SCA259 | | |
| 19161D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 7 of 7 | Harold Apter | SCB304 | PDF (217560 KB) | |
| 19162D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Monday | 7 of 7 | Donald Bohlinger | SCB304 | | |
| 19317D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 6 of 6 | Rita Augustine | SCB304 | |
The fundamentals of writing for dramatic episodic television. Writing scenes from popular television shows and examination of television story structure.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19163R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 10 of 12 | Jill Goldsmith | SCA342 | | |
| 19190R | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Monday | 9 of 12 | Deborah Seibel | SCI209 | | |
| 19413R | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Thursday | 9 of 12 | Joe Peracchio | SCA363 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19296R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 10 of 12 | Laura Kittrell | SCA362 | PDF (155713 KB) | |
| 19297R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 8 of 12 | Larry Balmagia | SCA203 | |
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 | 88 of 150 | F.J. Pratt | SCI106 | PDF (119908 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 | 11 of 20 | Jim Staahl | RZC114 | |
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 | 9 of 12 | Vincent Robert | SCB101 | | |
| 19401R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Monday | 12 of 12 | Lindsay Stidham | SCA362 | | |
| 19402R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Thursday | 12 of 12 | Martin Daniel | SCI207 | Word (21388 KB) | |
| 19403R | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 11 of 12 | Maggy Torres-Rodriguez | SCA216 | | |
| 19404R | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Thursday | 12 of 12 | Christopher Moore | SCA342 | | |
| 19406R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 12 of 12 | Rick Parks | SCB207 | PDF (186595 KB) | |
| 19408R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 12 of 12 | Deborah Seibel | SCA363 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19165R | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Thursday | 70 of 70 | Danny Bilson | SCI108 | PDF (321965 KB) | |
| 19167R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 10 of 10 | Harold Apter | SCA203 | | |
| 19168R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 10 of 10 | Collin Kelly | SCA363 | | |
| 19169R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 10 of 10 | Marianne Krawczyk | SCIL104 | | |
| 19170R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 10 of 10 | Lyz Renshaw | SCI209 | | |
| 19171R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 10 of 10 | Richard Lemarchand | SCA342 | | |
| 19172R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 10 of 10 | Ross Berger | SCA342 | | |
| 19173R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-6:50pm | Friday | 10 of 10 | Lynn Johnston | SCA342 | |
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 (183726 KB) | |
| 19179D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 8 of 12 | David Weber | SCB101 | Word (34321 KB) | |
| 19180D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 12 of 12 | Erick Castrillon | SCA259 | PDF (294036 KB) | |
| 19181D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | 10 of 12 | Natasha Maidoff | SCA258 | | |
| 19448D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 12 of 12 | Anne Postman | SCB304 | |
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 | 12 of 14 | Benita Garvin | SCA342 | PDF (109883 KB) | |
| 19189D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | 14 of 14 | Garth Twa | SCB101 | | |
| 19191D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | 14 of 14 | Donald Hewitt | SCA259 | |
Principles of the feature film; creating theme, character and structure that combine into a feature-length story treatment.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19159R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Monday | 12 of 12 | Richard Whitley | SCA342 | | |
| 19193R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Monday | 8 of 12 | Chinyere Nwodim | SCA363 | | |
| 19427R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Thursday | 11 of 12 | Lindsay Stidham | SCA342 | | |
| 19432R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 12 of 12 | Joshua Senter | SCB101 | PDF (223946 KB) | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19158D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | Canceled | | |||
| 19194R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 7 of 10 | Maggy Torres-Rodriguez | SCA258 | |
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 | Thursday | 141 of 150 | Irving Belateche | SCI106 | PDF (490175 KB) | |
Evaluation of completed scripts prior to their production. Coverage and analysis of scripts as potential properties from the perspective of a production company.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19195R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | 24 of 24 | Beverly Neufeld | SCA203 | Word (86016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19198D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 8 of 8 | Janet Batchler | SCB304 | | |
| 19199D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 8 of 8 | Paul Foley | SCA362 | | |
| 19200D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 8 of 8 | Robert Ramsey | SCA245 | PDF (107009 KB) | |
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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19436D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Thursday | 9 of 9 | Tyger Williams | SCI209 | |
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 | 10 of 10 (3 on waitlist) | Katie Wech | SCA362 | PDF (250557 KB) | |
| 19205D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Tuesday | 10 of 10 (2 on waitlist) | Jeremy Novick | SCA362 | PDF (180486 KB) | |
| 19206D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 9 of 10 (11 on waitlist) | Alexa Alemanni | SCA363 | PDF (121888 KB) | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crafting the Past and Future: Writing Time Travel Films | |||||||||
| 19373R | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-9:30pm | Tuesday | 99 of 150 | Irving Belateche | SCI106 | PDF (685254 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19207D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 9 of 10 (10 on waitlist) | maggie Bandur | SCA342 | | |
| 19409D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 10 of 10 (10 on waitlist) | Amy Straus | SCA363 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19353D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Wednesday | 7 of 10 (3 on waitlist) | F.J. Pratt | SCB304 | PDF (135804 KB) | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19211D | 001 | 4.0 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Monday | Canceled | |
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 | 8 of 10 (3 on waitlist) | Dawn Jefferson | SCB304 | | |
| 19321D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 9 of 10 (1 on waitlist) | Joe Peracchio | SCB304 | | |
| 19351D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Monday | 9 of 10 (1 on waitlist) | Brandon Willer, Bret Vandenbos | SCA362 | |
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 | 1:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 3 of 10 | Will Hines | SCA258 | |
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 | David Isaacs | SCB104 |  |
Strengthening and deepening the ability to conceive and develop ideas that will lead to compelling, authentic, and personally meaningful films. Duplicates credit in CTWR 528.
- Concurrent enrollment: CTPR 507
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19280D | 037 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 11 of 12 | Anne Postman | SCB104 | | |
| 19281D | 037 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 12 of 12 | Stephen Armour | SCB101 | PDF (200834 KB) | |
| 19282D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 12 of 12 | David Howard | SCA214 | PDF (200379 KB) | |
| 19283D | 037 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 12 of 12 | Salvatore Stabile | SCA203 | PDF (255749 KB) | |
| 19284D | 037 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 12 of 12 | Robert Naturman | SCB101 | Word (66498 KB) | |
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
- 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 | 11:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 15 of 18 | Rebekah McKendry | SCI108 | PDF (565107 KB) | |
| 6:30-8:20pm | Thursday | SCA204 | |||||||
| 18612D | 037 | Lab | 2:30-5:20pm | Tuesday | 15 of 18 | Susan Arnold, | SCA203 | | |
| 2:30-5:20pm | Thursday | Rebekah McKendry, Angelo Pacifici, Jim Ruxin, Toi Juan Shannon, Martin Lopez | SCESTG2 | ||||||
| 18604D | 037 | Lecture | 11:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 16 of 18 | David Mccall | SCI108 | PDF (650226 KB) | |
| 10:00-11:50am | Thursday | SCA203 | |||||||
| 18613D | 037 | Lab | 2:30-5:20pm | Monday | 16 of 18 | Scott Kroopf, | SCESTG1 | | |
| 2:30-5:20pm | Wednesday | David Mccall, Neal Brown, John Ganem, Toi Juan Shannon, Midge Costin | SCA110 | ||||||
| 18607D | 037 | Lecture | 11:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 15 of 18 | James Savoca | SCI108 | PDF (559891 KB) | |
| 6:30-8:20pm | Tuesday | SCA209 | |||||||
| 18614D | 037 | Lab | 2:30-5:20pm | Tuesday | 15 of 18 | Scott Kroopf, | SCESTG2 | | |
| 2:30-5:20pm | Thursday | James Savoca, Jeremy Royce, Tamera Daugherty, Toi Juan Shannon, Richard Burton | SCA316 | ||||||
| 18608D | 037 | Lecture | 11:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 15 of 18 | Seth Koury | SCI108 | | |
| 10:00-11:50am | Thursday | SCI207 | |||||||
| 18615D | 037 | Lab | 2:30-5:20pm | Monday | 15 of 18 | Alix Taylor, | SCESTG2 | | |
| 2:30-5:20pm | Wednesday | Seth Koury, Jeremy Royce, Jim Ruxin, Rommel Villa Barriga, Stephen Flick | SCA316 |
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 | Theodore Braun | SCA362 | PDF (107602 KB) | |
| 19225D | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 7 | David Weber | SCA361 | Word (80896 KB) | |
| 19226D | 037 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 7 | Kerem Sanga | SCA342 | | |
| 19227D | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 7 | Thomas Abrams | SCIL104 | | |
| 19228D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 7 | Ivy Sunderji | SCA342 | PDF (147222 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: Students are also required to attend five Graduate Diversity Lab sessions over the semester focused on building stronger, more diverse and equitable media communities. A list of session dates and times will be available on the first week of classes.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19230D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 7 of 7 | Theodore Braun | SCI209 | PDF (106055 KB) | |
| 19231D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 7 of 7 | David Weber | SCA363 | Word (83968 KB) | |
| 19232D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 7 of 7 | Kerem Sanga | SCA362 | | |
| 19233D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 7 of 7 | Thomas Abrams | SCB304 | | |
| 19234D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 7 of 7 | Ivy Sunderji | SCA203 | PDF (142728 KB) | |
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: Students are also required to attend five Graduate Diversity Lab sessions over the semester focused on building stronger, more diverse and equitable media communities. A list of session dates and times will be available on the first week of classes.
- 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 | Theodore Braun | SCI209 | PDF (106055 KB) | |
| 19231D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 7 of 7 | David Weber | SCA363 | Word (83968 KB) | |
| 19232D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 7 of 7 | Kerem Sanga | SCA362 | | |
| 19233D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 7 of 7 | Thomas Abrams | SCB304 | | |
| 19234D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 7 of 7 | Ivy Sunderji | SCA203 | PDF (142728 KB) | |
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 | Theodore Braun | SCA362 | PDF (107602 KB) | |
| 19225D | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 7 | David Weber | SCA361 | Word (80896 KB) | |
| 19226D | 037 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 7 | Kerem Sanga | SCA342 | | |
| 19227D | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 7 | Thomas Abrams | SCIL104 | | |
| 19228D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 7 | Ivy Sunderji | SCA342 | PDF (147222 KB) | |
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 | 7:00-10:00pm | Monday | 6 of 6 | Aurorae Khoo | SCA345 | | |
| 19238D | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 6 of 6 | Tyger Williams | SCA345 | | |
| 19342D | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 5 of 5 | David Howard | SCA255 | PDF (222090 KB) | |
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 | 64 of 75 | Sean Hood | SCA112 | PDF (215304 KB) | |
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.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 521 or 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19352D | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 5 of 6 | Jay Kogen | SCA245 | |
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: 1 from (CTWR 521 or 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19329D | 037 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Tuesday | 8 of 8 | Maria Jacquemetton | SCA258 | |
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 | 7 of 7 | Nicole Jefferson | SCA363 | PDF (119114 KB) | |
| 19251D | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 7 of 7 | Alexa Alemanni | SCA345 | PDF (133032 KB) | |
Introduction to formal elements of the screenplay through lectures and the workshopping of a complete first draft of a feature-length script. Prerequisite: CTAN 536 or CTWR 505 or CTWR 518. Recommended preparation: CTWR 516.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19239R | 037 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Monday | 9 of 10 | Scot Armstrong | SCB304 | | |
| 19341R | 037 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Tuesday | 8 of 10 | Siavash Farahani | SCA363 | PDF (321245 KB) | |
| 19343R | 037 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Wednesday | 9 of 10 | Rob Edwards | SCA362 | PDF (180031 KB) | |
| 19344R | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 10 of 10 | Garth Twa | SCA362 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19356R | 037 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Tuesday | 9 of 10 | Marianne Krawczyk | SCI209 | PDF (315114 KB) | |
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 | 6 of 6 | Larry Balmagia | SCA345 | | |
| 19253D | 037 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Wednesday | 6 of 6 | Rob Turbovsky | SCA361 | Word (36037 KB) | |
| 19258D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 6 of 6 | Amy Straus | SCA362 | |
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 | 6 of 8 | Rita Augustine | SCA342 | |
Advanced feature screenwriting, emphasizing the rewrite of a first draft script.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19183R | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 4 of 8 | Joseph Wheeler | SCA342 | | |
| 19266D | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Monday | 8 of 8 (2 on waitlist) | Howard Rodman | SCA363 | |
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 | 12 of 12 | Trey Callaway | SCA342 | | |
| 19272D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | Canceled | | |||
| 19273D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 11 of 12 | Rick Parks | SCA216 | PDF (335232 KB) | |
| 19274D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 10 of 12 | Paul Foley | 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 | 4:00-6:50pm | Thursday | 30 of 31 | Kristen Davis, | SCA255 | | |
| 7:00-10:00pm | Thursday | Cody Zwieg | SCA110 |
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 | RZCSTGA | PDF (125849 KB) | |
| 19424D | 037 | 2.0 | Lecture | 9:00-12:50pm | Monday | 16 of 16 | Wendy Phillips | RZCSTGA | PDF (126029 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From Staff Writer to Showrunner | ||||||||||
| 19358D | 037 | 2.0 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Monday | 14 of 15 (9 on waitlist) | Brian Peterson | SCA255 | PDF (201362 KB) | |
| Adapting from the Public Domain | ||||||||||
| 19372D | 037 | 4.0 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Tuesday | 8 of 8 (6 on waitlist) | Janet Batchler | SCA255 | | |