Fall 2025

Writing (CTWR)

• http://cinema.usc.edu/writing
• D class assignments available; URL: https://cinema.usc.edu/studentaffairs/writing.cfm.
• 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. All courses in the SCA Summer Program (Session 287) are specifically designed and intended for non-USC students. Students who are currently enrolled in a program at the university are not eligible to take classes in the SCA Summer Program.

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

Fundamentals course on the elements of scene writing, story structure, and character development.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Writing for Screen and Television
• General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
• Note: Register for lecture 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	0 of 27	Janet Batchler	SCA203
19383D	001	Discussion	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	0 of 9	Donald Bohlinger	SCB304
19384D	001	Discussion	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	0 of 9	David Howard	SCA362
19385D	001	Discussion	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	0 of 9	Alexa Alemanni	SCA259

CTWR 120: Genesis of the Screenplay (2.0 units)

The evolution of the screenplay from its roots in myths, plays, and short stories. Writing original treatments for film and television inspired by literary masters.

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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19215D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	0 of 27	Adam Weissman	SCA203

CTWR 206a: Writing the Screenplay (4.0 units)

Development of synopsis and treatment for a theatrical or documentary screenplay: theme, plot, character, mise-en-scene and utilization of cinematic elements.

• Prerequisite: CTWR 100

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19156D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	8 of 9	Jeremy Novick	SCA363
19157D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	8 of 9	Robert Ramsey	SCA362
19429D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	10 of 9	Chinyere Nwodim	SCA342

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

The television writer as an agent of change across current social issues including, but not limited to: race, gender, and class.

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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19214R	001	Lecture	1:00-4:50pm	Monday	16 of 150	David Isaacs	SCI106

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

An inquiry into the complex nature of human relationships by writing an original feature length screenplay that examines the 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
19160R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	6 of 7	Rita Augustine	SCB304
19161R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	7 of 7	Paul Foley	SCB304
19162R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	7 of 7	Irving Belateche	SCA362
19317R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Donald Bohlinger	SCA363

CTWR 316: Advanced Script Analysis (4.0 units, max 8)

Advanced critical analysis of story and character across film, television, and other mediums. Identification of key story elements of structure, character and emotion journey.

• Prerequisite: CTWR 100
• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Writing for Screen and Television

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19154D	001	Lecture	1:00-4:50pm	Monday	25 of 26	Sean Hood	SCA203

CTWR 321: Breaking the Hour-Long Television Series (4.0 units, max 8)

Introduction to hour-long television staff writing. Breaking of a complete season and writing episodes. Special attention to season construction, pitching, character and story engine.

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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19190R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	10 of 10	Salvatore Stabile	SCI209
19413R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	10 of 10	Brandon Willer	SCA363

CTWR 324: Breaking the Half-Hour Television Series (4.0 units, max 8)

The fundamentals of writing for half-hour television. Writing an episode of an existing half-hour television series, with emphasis on conception, pitching, characterization and structure.

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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19296R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	10 of 10	Maggie Bandur	SCA362
19297R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	9 of 10	Larry Balmagia	SCA362

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
19310R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	8 of 30	Jeremy Novick	SCA316

CTWR 404: Foundations of Comedy (2.0 units)

Study of comedy theory and practical applications in film, television, and social media. Lectures and screenings of comedic forms tracing past, present and future.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19311R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	32 of 150	F.J. Pratt	SCI106

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
19401R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	15 of 15	Dan Benamor	SCA362
19402R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	15 of 15	Nikhil Jayaram	SCA362
19403R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	15 of 15	Lindsay Stidham	SCA362
19406R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	15 of 15	Garth Twa	SCA363
19408R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	15 of 15	David Weber	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 entertainment. Recommended preparation: CTIN 488

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19165R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	66 of 72		SCI108
19167R	001	Lab	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	12 of 12		SCA362
19168R	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12		SCA362
19169R	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	11 of 12		SCB304
19170R	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	12 of 12		SCI209
19171R	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12		SCA342
19172R	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	7 of 12		SCA342

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

Preparation of scripts for short films: form, structure, planning. Open only to Cinematic Arts Film and Television Production majors.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19177D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	0 of 12	David Weber	SCA342
19179D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	2 of 12	Benita Garvin	SCA342
19180D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	5 of 12	Jim Staahl	SCA259
19181D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	2 of 12	Martin Daniel	SCA258
19448D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	0 of 12	Vincent Robert	SCB304

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
19189D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	9 of 14	Kerem Sanga	SCI209
19191D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	13 of 14	Richard Whitley	SCA259

CTWR 416: Motion Picture Script Analysis (2.0 units)

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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19416R	001	Lecture	1:00-4:50pm	Thursday	120 of 300	Irving Belateche	NCC

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

Evaluation of completed scripts prior to their production. Coverage and analysis of scripts as potential properties from the perspective of a production company.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19195R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	30 of 30	Beverly Neufeld	SCA203

CTWR 418a: Senior Thesis (4.0 units)

a: Creation of feature-length treatment and first draft Senior Thesis screenplay, including "pitching" experiences. B: Completion and revision of Senior Thesis project and introduction to motion picture industry procedures and practices through interaction with industry representatives. Open to B.F.A. Writing for Screen and Television students only.

• Prerequisite: CTWR 305
• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Writing for Screen and Television

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19198D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	8 of 8	Paul Foley	SCB304
19199D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	8 of 8	Donald Hewitt	SCA342

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

Advanced workshop developing an original hour-long dramatic series including characters, world, and story lines for season one. Final assignment is completed hour-long pilot episode.

• 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	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	8 of 8	Adam Weissman	SCA342
19440D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	8 of 8	Bret Vandenbos, Brandon Willer	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
19203D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	10 of 10	Jill Goldsmith	SCA342
19206D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	8 of 10 (2 on waitlist)		SCB304

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
19174R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	13 of 16		SCB101
19175R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	16 of 16	Zach Cannon	SCA363

CTWR 423: Writing 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: 1 from (CTWR 409 or CTWR 413)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19186R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	8 of 10	Ian Jeffers	SCA342
19197R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	10 of 10	Beverly Neufeld	SCA342
19202R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	10 of 10	Lindsay Stidham	SCA342
19212R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	10 of 10	Robert Naturman	SCA342

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
TV Genre: The Rules and How to Break Them
19325R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	33 of 150	Nicole Jefferson	SCI106

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
19208D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	10 of 10 (5 on waitlist)	F.J. Pratt	SCA362

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 321 or CTWR 324)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19353D	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	7 of 10 (1 on waitlist)	Larry Balmagia	SCB207

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

Advanced workshop in creation of an original dramatic series, including a first draft of the pilot and a summary of characters and storylines.

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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19351D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	6 of 10	Tyger Williams	SCA362

CTWR 441: Creative Consciousness and Cinematic Dreams (2.0 units)

An exploration of artistic and scientific practice to deepen our understanding of the intuitive process of creating cinematic dreams.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19216R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	24 of 75	Mary Sweeney	SCA112

CTWR 446: Narrative Design of the Contained Story (2.0 units)

Analysis and practice of storytelling techniques when faced with imposed story limitations. Weekly screenings and lectures of classic and contemporary works.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19217R	001	Lecture	1:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	17 of 48	Irving Belateche	SCA110

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

Working on the writing staff of an original multi-camera television series, with emphasis on the writers' room experience and how to executive produce an episode.

• Prerequisite: CTWR 434

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19422D	001	Lecture	1:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	0 of 10		SCA258

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

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

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

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19390D	001	2.0	Lecture	1:00-4:50pm	Monday	0 of 10		SCB101

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	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	0 of 12	Stephen Armour	SCA362
19281D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	0 of 12	Kerem Sanga	SCA363
19282D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	0 of 12	Anne Postman	SCA362
19283D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:00pm	Wednesday	0 of 12	Scott Murphy	SCA363
19284D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	0 of 12	Rick Parks	SCA363

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	9:00-12:50pm	Thursday	0 of 18	Jeremy Royce,	SCESTG2
			2:00-5:50pm	Thursday		Avi Glick, Martin Lopez	SCA316
18604D	037	Lecture	9:00-12:50pm	Thursday	0 of 18	Gregory Hedgepath,	SCA316
			2:00-5:50pm	Thursday		Angelo Pacifici, Bartholomew Burcham	SCESTG2
18607D	037	Lecture	9:00-12:50pm	Thursday	0 of 18	Christopher Cooke,	SCAB118
			2:00-5:50pm	Thursday		Jeremy Royce, Martin Lopez	SCA316
18608D	037	Lecture	9:00-12:50pm	Thursday	0 of 18	Angelo Pacifici,	SCA316
			2:00-5:50pm	Thursday		Gregory Hedgepath, Bartholomew Burcham	SCAB118

CTWR 512: Screenwriting: Imagination and Technique (4.0 units)

Intensive introductory course in writing for the screen with emphasis on developing imagination and specific screenwriting techniques, culminating in an original short screenplay.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Writing for Screen and Television
• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
• Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): School of Cinematic Arts

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19229D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	0 of 7	David Weber	SCA361
19235D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	0 of 7	Janet Batchler	SCA361
19236D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	0 of 7	Thomas Abrams	SCA342
19240D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	0 of 7	Aurorae Khoo	SCA361
19241D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	0 of 6	Theodore Braun	SCA345

CTWR 515a: Practicum in Screenwriting (4.0 units)

Creation of a feature screenplay from presentation through treatment, including some scene work.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 512 or CTWR 514A)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19237D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	8 of 8	Aurorae Khoo	SCI209
19238D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	8 of 8	David Howard	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
19442R	037	Lecture	9:00-12:50pm	Friday	3 of 100	Thomas Abrams	SCA112

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

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	7 of 8	David Isaacs	SCA245

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

Part A -- writing the pilot -- is an intensive workshop in which master's students develop an original television 1-hour series including characters, world and storylines for season one. Final assignment is the finished pilot episode of the series.

• Prerequisite: 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	Tyger Williams	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
19365D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12 (8 on waitlist)	Theodore Braun	SCA216

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: 1 from (CTWR 512 or 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
19249D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	0 of 8	Nicole Jefferson	SCA363
19251D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	0 of 8	Alexa Alemanni	SCA361

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 512 or CTWR 514A or CTWR 523)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19218D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	8 of 8 (6 on waitlist)	Jeffrey Glaser	SCA342

CTWR 523: Introduction to the Screenplay (4.0 units)

Introduction to formal elements of the screenplay through lectures and the workshopping of a complete first draft of a feature-length script. Prerequisite: CTAN 536 or CTWR 505 or CTWR 518. Recommended preparation: CTWR 516.

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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19239R	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	10 of 10	Rita Augustine	SCB304
19341R	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	10 of 10	Jeremy Palmer	SCA363
19343R	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	10 of 10	Siavash Farahani	SCA362
19344R	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	10 of 10	Anne Postman	SCA362

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

Advanced writing workshop addressing issues specific to interactive storytelling regarding construction of narrative and character as seen in games and other forms of interactive media. Prerequisite: CTWR 518.

• Prerequisite: CTWR 518

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19356D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	6 of 10 (1 on waitlist)	Marianne Krawczyk	SCI209

CTWR 529: Intermediate Screenwriting (2.0 units)

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

• Prerequisite: (CTPR 507 and CTWR 505)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19256R	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Rick Parks	SCA216

CTWR 530: Advanced Animation Screenwriting (2.0 units)

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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19407D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	0 of 10	Sheela Shrinivas	SCB304

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

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

• Prerequisite: CTWR 523

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19382R	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	8 of 8	Joseph Wheeler	SCA363

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

Advanced workshop in writing the first draft and revision of an episode of an existing comedic television series. The comedy writing room will be emphasized.

• Corequisite: 1 from (CTWR 512 or CTWR 514A)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19252D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	0 of 8		SCA342
19258D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	0 of 8		SCA361

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

Advanced screenwriting wherein a first draft of a feature-length script will be developed and written with an emphasis on character as story engine.

• Prerequisite: CTWR 505
• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production
• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19289R	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	8 of 8	Sean Hood	SCA342

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
19183D	583	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	8 of 8 (15 on waitlist)	Jack Epps	ONLINE

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

Examination and in-depth analysis of the studio system, the television development process, literary representation, new emerging markets, and the Writers Guild of America.

• Prerequisite: CTWR 514b

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19322D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	32 of 32		SCA255
			7:00-10:00pm	Thursday			SCA110

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

Seminar in directing actors for film; emphasis on demonstration and laboratory exercises, script analysis, and study and character motivations.

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19421D	037	2.0	Lecture	9:00-12:50pm	Thursday	0 of 16	Wendy Phillips	RZCSTGA
19424D	037	2.0	Lecture	9:00-12:50pm	Monday	0 of 16	Wendy Phillips	RZCSTGA

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
Adapting from the Public Domain
19361D	037	4.0	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	7 of 8 (1 on waitlist)	Robert Ramsey	SCA245
Adapting from the Public Domain
19372D	037	4.0	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	8 of 8 (9 on waitlist)	Janet Batchler	SCA342