Classes Offered - USC Schedule of Classes

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
19156D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	8 of 8	Chinyere Nwodim	SCA342
19157D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	8 of 8	Robert Ramsey	SCB101
19316D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Jeremy Novick	SCA363	PDF (99838 KB)
19352D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	7 of 8	Beverly Neufeld	SCA362

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
19358D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	10 of 10	Theodore Braun	SCA362
19360D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	10 of 10	David Howard	SCA258	PDF (222811 KB)
19422D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	10 of 11	Howard Rodman	SCA362

CTWR 303g: From Page to Screen: Adapting Stories for Film and TV (4.0 units)

Detailed investigation of source material and how it translates to screen. Special attention paid to character, genre and story as relates to intellectual property.

General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19152R	001	Lecture	1:00-4:50pm	Monday	45 of 150	Janet Batchler	SCI106

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
19306R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	14 of 14	Joe Peracchio	SCA342
19353D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	10 of 10	Salvatore Stabile	SCA259
19362D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	10 of 10	Alexa Alemanni	SCA362	PDF (157885 KB)
19364D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	8 of 9	Ivy Sunderji	SCA363
19414R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	11 of 14	Stephanie Smith	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	13 of 14	Larry Balmagia	SCA203

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
19163R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	12 of 12	Jeremy Novick	SCB304	PDF (119517 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
19154R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	14 of 14	Joseph Wheeler	SCA363	PDF (194545 KB)
19174R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	14 of 14	Dan Benamor	SCA342	Word (34897 KB)
19175R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	13 of 14	Valerie Mayhew	SCA342	PDF (372916 KB)
19186R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	13 of 14	Jeremy Palmer	SCI209
19331R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	14 of 14	Jim Staahl	SCA362
19334R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	14 of 14	Nikhil Jayaram	SCA342
19337R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	14 of 14	Lindsay Stidham	SCA342
19338R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	14 of 14	Deborah Seibel	SCA342
19339R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	10 of 14	Vincent Robert	SCA342
19341R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	13 of 14	David Ross	SCA216	PDF (186824 KB)
19347R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	14 of 14	Jeanie Bergen	SCB101
19349R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	14 of 14	Valerie Martinez	SCB304	PDF (311631 KB)
19351R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	13 of 14	Lee Colston	SCA259	PDF (226845 KB)

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 entertainment. Recommended preparation: CTIN 488

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
19320R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	49 of 60	Danny Bilson	SCI108	PDF (445682 KB)
19323R	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	8 of 10	Collin Kelly	SCA363
19325R	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	4 of 10	Robert Dille	SCB304
19354R	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	10 of 10	Ross Berger	SCI209
19356R	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	10 of 10	Marianne Krawczyk	SCIL104
19375R	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	8 of 10	David Wheeler	SCA363
19377R	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	9 of 10	Lynn Johnston	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	6:00-9:00pm	Wednesday	151 of 200	Michelle Jackson	SCA108

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
19182D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	11 of 12	Benita Garvin	SCA342	PDF (316663 KB)
19183D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	7 of 12	Erick Castrillon	SCA259
19184D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Chinyere Nwodim	SCA258
19185D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Jackie Mckinley	SCB101	Word (36333 KB)
19342D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Natasha Maidoff	SCA258

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	14 of 14	Garth Twa	SCA342
19195D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	14 of 14	Natasha Maidoff	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
19200R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Richard Whitley	SCB101
19366R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	12 of 12	Ian Jeffers	SCA363	PDF (1750868 MB)
19427R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	11 of 12	Zachary Cannon	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	Laura Kittrell	SCA342	PDF (160773 KB)
19343R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	9 of 10	Lindsay Stidham	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	128 of 150	Sean Hood	SCI106

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
19207D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	8 of 8	Paul Foley	SCA245
19208D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	8 of 8	Robert Ramsey	SCA245
19209D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	8 of 8	Janet Batchler	SCB304

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	9 of 9	Tyger Williams	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
19214R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	8 of 10	Jill Goldsmith	SCA362
19216R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	3 of 10	Alexa Alemanni	SCA259

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	14 of 16	Joshua Senter	SCB304	PDF (332631 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 Comedy Writing and Influence of Judd Apatow
19409R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	67 of 96	David Isaacs	SCI108

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
Sharks, Tornados, and Asteroids: Writing the New Antagonist
19181R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	18 of 150	Beverly Neufeld	SCI106
The Labor Struggle: Unions on Screen and in Life
19350R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	19 of 50	Howard Rodman	SCI108

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
The Room Where it Happens: Writers in the Room and on Set.
19406R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	24 of 25	Adam Weissman	SCA316
Women Showrunners: Changing the Prime-Time Narrative
19410R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	39 of 200	Deborah Seibel	NCT

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	8 of 10	Jay Kogen	SCB304

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
19348D	001	2.0	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	12 of 12 (3 on waitlist)	Robert Luchow	SCA216

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	10 of 10	Rob Turbovsky	SCA362	PDF (72699 KB)
19229R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	2 of 10	Amy Straus	SCI209

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
19223D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	10 of 10 (7 on waitlist)	Dawn Jefferson	SCB304
19227D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	10 of 10 (9 on waitlist)	Ivy Sunderji	SCA363

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
19155D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 8	David Hollander	SCA362	PDF (132572 KB)
19230D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	8 of 8 (1 on waitlist)	Scot Armstrong	SCA361	PDF (204857 KB)
19411D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	8 of 8 (1 on waitlist)	Scott Murphy	SCB304

CTWR 455: Pitching for Film, Television and New Media (2.0 units)

Emphasis of verbal storytelling and presentation skills in motion pictures, television and new media with concentration on story and character.

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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19197R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	11 of 12	Rick Parks	SCA342

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	33 of 33	Kristen Davis,	SCA255
			7:00-10:00pm	Thursday		Cody Zwieg	SCA110

CTWR 468: Screenwriting in Collaboration (4.0 units, max 8)

Writing an original screenplay or pilot collaboratively with a partner, with special attention paid to the writing team dynamic and the 'third' writer's voice.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 305 or CTWR 415B or CTWR 514B or CTWR 523)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19408D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	16 of 16 (6 on waitlist)	Bret Vandenbos, Brandon Willer	SCI209

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	9 of 12	Michael Gibbons	RZCSTGA	PDF (85607 KB)
			4:00-10:00pm	Friday			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	2 of 6	Kevin Arkadie	SCA345	PDF (187953 KB)
				1:00-4:50pm	Wednesday			SCA345

CTWR 497: Staff Writing the Single-Camera Half-Hour Series (4.0 units, max 8)

Working on the writing staff for an original single-camera half-hour television series, with emphasis on the writers' room experience and challenges of single-camera half-hour television. Prerequisite: CTWR 434 or CTWR 534. Recommended preparation: CTWR 404.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 434 or CTWR 534)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19202D	001	Lecture	4:00-7:50pm	Monday	12 of 12	Billy Kimball	SCA310

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
19280D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Rick Parks	SCA362
19281D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Anne Postman	SCIL104
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	David Weber	SCB101
19285D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Robert Naturman	SCA316	Word (71984 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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
18461D	037	Lecture	11:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	16 of 18	Martina Lee	SCI108
			10:00-12:50pm	Thursday			SCI207
18674D	037	Lab	2:30-5:20pm	Monday	16 of 18	Alix Taylor,	SCESTG1
			2:30-5:20pm	Wednesday		Martina Lee, Jeremy Royce, Toi Juan Shannon, Jim Ruxin, Stephen Flick	SCA112
18460D	037	Lecture	11:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	15 of 18	Rebekah McKendry	SCI108	PDF (657728 KB)
			6:30-9:20pm	Thursday			SCI207
18673D	037	Lab	2:30-5:20pm	Tuesday	15 of 18	Scott Kroopf,	SCI207
			2:30-5:20pm	Thursday		Rebekah McKendry, Angelo Pacifici, Toi Juan Shannon, Jim Ruxin, Martin Lopez	SCESTG2
18462D	037	Lecture	11:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	16 of 18	James Savoca	SCI108	PDF (633645 KB)
			6:30-9:20pm	Tuesday			SCI207
18675D	037	Lab	2:30-5:20pm	Tuesday	16 of 18	Scott Kroopf,	SCESTG2
			2:30-5:20pm	Thursday		James Savoca, Jeremy Royce, Lauren Giordano, Jim Ruxin, Richard Burton	SCA310
18464D	037	Lecture	11:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	15 of 18	Sam Rocco	SCI108
			10:00-12:50pm	Thursday			SCA258
18676D	037	Lab	2:30-5:20pm	Monday	15 of 18	Susan Arnold,	SCESTG2
			2:30-5:20pm	Wednesday		Sam Rocco, Neal Brown, Rommel Villa Barriga, Jim Ruxin, Midge Costin	SCB104

CTWR 509: Understanding the Process of Filmmaking (2.0 units)

An introduction for screenwriters to the the process of creating a feature film, from script through release print, including pre-production, production and post-production.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19212R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	17 of 48	Kerem Sanga	SCB104

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 (2 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
19233D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Rita Augustine	SCB205
19234D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Thomas Abrams	SCA363
19235D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Rob Edwards	SCA361	PDF (397573 KB)
19236D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Irving Belateche	SCA259
19237D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Harold Apter	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
19242D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	5 of 5	David Howard	SCA363	PDF (205305 KB)
19245D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	6 of 6	Tyger Williams	SCA345
19310D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	6 of 6	Aurorae Khoo	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	32 of 32	Irving Belateche	SCA110
19449R	037	Lecture	9:00-12:50pm	Friday	67 of 70	Thomas Abrams	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	5 of 5	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
19319D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	8 of 8	Maria Jacquemetton	SCA361

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 (6 on waitlist)	Theodore Braun	SCB304

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
19260D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	6 of 10	Katie Wech	SCA342

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	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
19305R	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	10 of 10	David Weber	SCB101
19307R	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	8 of 10	Anne Postman	SCA342
19378R	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	4 of 10	Koji Sakai	SCA342
19379R	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	9 of 10	Siavash Farahani	SCA363	PDF (347354 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	Donald Hewitt	SCI209

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	Sean Hood	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	5 of 8	Maggie Bandur	SCB304	PDF (317887 KB)
19344D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	8 of 8	F.J. Pratt	SCB207

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
19327D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	7 of 8	Nicole Jefferson	SCA363	Word (36401 KB)
19328D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	8 of 8 (2 on waitlist)	Joe Peracchio	SCA363
19447D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	8 of 8 (1 on waitlist)	Nicole Jefferson	SCA362	PDF (98518 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	4 of 8	Kerem Sanga	SCA245

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
19296R	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	5 of 12	Trey Callaway	SCA342

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