Spring 2025

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	6 of 6	Jeremy Novick	SCA342
19157D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Beverly Neufeld	SCB101
19316D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	8 of 8	Robert Ramsey	SCA363
19352D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Chinyere Nwodim	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	Info
19358D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	13 of 13	Aurorae Khoo	SCA342
19360D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	14 of 14	David Isaacs	SCA258

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	12 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	Info
19306R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	8 of 14	Joshua Senter	SCA342
19353D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	13 of 13	Joe Peracchio	SCA259
19362D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	12 of 13	Zach Cannon	SCA362
19414R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	14 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	14 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

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
19154R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	6 of 15	Vincent Robert	SCA363
19174R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	15 of 15	Lindsay Stidham	SCA342
19175R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	6 of 15	Maggie Bandur	SCA363
19186R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	9 of 15	Jay Kogen	SCI209
19331R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	8 of 15	Rita Augustine	SCIL104
19334R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	3 of 15	Dan Benamor	SCA342
19337R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	3 of 15	Robert Sabin	SCA342
19338R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	8 of 15	Sheela Shrinivas	SCA342
19341R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	8 of 15	Scott Murphy	SCB304
19349R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	15 of 15	Jim Staahl	SCB304
19351R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	7 of 15	Robert Naturman	SCA259

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	Info
19320R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	45 of 72	Danny Bilson	SCI108
19323R	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 12	Ross Berger	SCA216
19354R	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	6 of 12	Lynn Johnston	SCA342
19356R	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	11 of 12	Harold Apter	SCA362
19375R	001	Lab	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	11 of 12		SCB304
19377R	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	0 of 12	Marianne Krawczyk	SCB304
19325R	001	Lab	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	10 of 12	Christian Cantamessa	SCIL104

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	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	122 of 200	Adam Weissman	NCT

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	Vincent Robert	SCA342
19183D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	0 of 12	Jacqueline Mckinley	SCA259
19184D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Anne Postman	SCA258
19185D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Jeremy Palmer	SCB101
19342D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Larry Balmagia	SCB101

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	Kerem Sanga	SCA342
19195D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	14 of 14	Garth Twa	SCB101
19196D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	8 of 14	Benita Garvin	SCA362

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
19200D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	13 of 13 (5 on waitlist)	Richard Whitley	SCB101
19366D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	11 of 13	Paul Foley	SCA363
19427R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	13 of 13	Lindsay Stidham	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	11 of 11	David Ross	SCA342
19343R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	11 of 11	Ian Jeffers	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	80 of 150	Sean Hood	SCI106

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
19206R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	30 of 30	Jeanie Bergen	SCA214

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	6 of 6	Donald Hewitt	SCA245
19208D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	6 of 7	Nicole Jefferson	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	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	6 of 6	Adam Weissman	SCA316
19430D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	7 of 7	Bret Vandenbos, Brandon Willer	SCA363

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	16 of 16	Joe Peracchio	SCB304

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
A Touch of Evil: Noir and Neo-Noir
19350R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	38 of 96	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	Syllabus	Info
Number 1 On the Call Sheet: Female Lead
19406R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	61 of 96	Alexa Alemanni	SCI108

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
19440D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	6 of 10	F.J. Pratt	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
Writing the Contained Feature
19333D	001	4.0	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 8 (10 on waitlist)	Irving Belateche	SCA259
Writing the LGBTQIA+ Film
19346R	001	4.0	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	3 of 8	Beverly Neufeld	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
19229D	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	10 of 10 (7 on waitlist)	F.J. Pratt	SCB304

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	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	10 of 10 (3 on waitlist)	Donald Bohlinger	SCA362
19227D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	10 of 10		SCA363

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
19332D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	8 of 8 (2 on waitlist)	Nikhil Jayaram	SCA362

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	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	8 of 8 (1 on waitlist)	Tyger Williams	SCA361
19230D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	7 of 8 (2 on waitlist)	Valerie Mayhew	SCA361
19411D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	8 of 8 (2 on waitlist)	Thomas Abrams	SCA345

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
19197D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Robert Luchow	SCA362

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

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	0 of 12	Michael Gibbons,	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	0 of 6		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	5 of 12 (1 on waitlist)	Salvatore Stabile	SCA362
19281D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	4 of 12 (1 on waitlist)	Anne Postman	SCIL104
19282D	037	Lecture	9:00-11:50am	Wednesday	6 of 12	Stephen Armour	SCA214
19283D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	5 of 12 (1 on waitlist)	Rick Parks	SCB101
19285D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	4 of 12 (1 on waitlist)	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	6 of 18	Temitayo Lanre-Amos	SCI108
			10:00-12:50pm	Thursday			SCI207
18674D	037	Lab	2:30-5:20pm	Monday	6 of 18	Temitayo Lanre-Amos,	SCESTG1
			2:30-5:20pm	Wednesday		Jeremy Royce, Bartholomew Burcham, Stephen Flick	SCI106
18460D	037	Lecture	11:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	6 of 18		SCI108
			6:30-9:20pm	Thursday			SCI207
18673D	037	Lab	2:30-5:20pm	Tuesday	6 of 18	John Watson,	SCI207
			2:30-5:20pm	Thursday		Angelo Pacifici, Bartholomew Burcham, Martin Lopez	SCESTG2
18462D	037	Lecture	11:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 18	Seth Koury	SCI108
			6:30-9:20pm	Tuesday			SCI207
18675D	037	Lab	2:30-5:20pm	Tuesday	7 of 18	John Watson,	SCESTG2
			2:30-5:20pm	Thursday		Seth Koury, Jeremy Royce, Philip Malamuth, Richard Burton	SCA310
18464D	037	Lecture	11:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	6 of 18	Sam Rocco	SCI108
			10:00-12:50pm	Thursday			SCA258
18676D	037	Lab	2:30-5:20pm	Monday	6 of 18	David Hemphill,	SCESTG2
			2:30-5:20pm	Wednesday		Sam Rocco, Neal Brown, Christopher Cooke, Midge Costin	SCA258

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 12 (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	Info
19233D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Donald Bohlinger	SCA345
19234D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Rita Augustine	SCA361
19235D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Tyger Williams	SCA361
19236D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Thomas Abrams	SCA259
19237D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	6 of 7	Janet Batchler	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	Tuesday	7 of 7	Howard Rodman	SCA363
19310D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	7 of 7	Scot Armstrong	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 32	Theodore Braun	SCA110
19449R	037	Lecture	9:00-12:50pm	Friday	19 of 70	Irving Belateche	SCA112

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
19246D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	5 of 5	Aaron Thomas	SCA216
19247D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	6 of 6	Alexa Alemanni	SCA362
19319D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	5 of 6	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 (9 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	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 8 (10 on waitlist)	Jeffrey Glaser	SCA258

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	11 of 11	Joseph Wheeler	SCA362
19307R	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	11 of 11	Kerem Sanga	SCA342
19378R	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	11 of 11	David Hollander	SCA342
19379R	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	11 of 11	Siavash Farahani	SCA363

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	13 of 13	Rick Parks	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	8 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	7 of 7 (6 on waitlist)	David Isaacs	SCB207
19344D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	7 of 7 (7 on waitlist)	Rob Turbovsky	SCA361

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	8 of 8	Nicole Jefferson	SCA363
19328D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	7 of 7		SCA363
19447D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	8 of 8	Aurorae Khoo	SCA342

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	82 of 100	Mary Sweeney	SCA112

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
19240D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	4 of 8	David Weber	SCA245
19335D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	8 of 8 (5 on waitlist)	Sean Hood	SCA361

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	10 of 12	Trey Callaway	SCA342