USC Schedule of Classes

Fall 2025

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Writing 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 two Graduate Diversity Lab sessions over the semester focused on building stronger, more diverse and equitable media communities. Dates and information about the sessions will be provided early in the semester.
  • Concurrent enrollment: CTWR 513
SectionSessionTypeTimeDaysRegisteredInstructorLocationSyllabusInfo
19230D037Lecture10:00-12:50pmFriday0 of 7SCI209notefeesession dates
19231D037Lecture10:00-12:50pmFriday0 of 7SCA363feesession dates
19232D037Lecture10:00-12:50pmFriday0 of 7SCA362feesession dates
19233D037Lecture10:00-12:50pmFriday0 of 7SCB304feesession dates
19234D037Lecture10:00-12:50pmFriday0 of 7SCA342feesession dates

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)
SectionSessionTypeTimeDaysRegisteredInstructorLocationSyllabusInfo
19224D037Lecture10:00-12:50pmTuesday0 of 7SCA362feesession dates
19225D037Lecture1:00-3:50pmTuesday0 of 7SCA361feesession dates
19226D037Lecture4:00-6:50pmTuesday0 of 7SCA342feesession dates
19227D037Lecture1:00-3:50pmTuesday0 of 7SCA342feesession dates
19228D037Lecture10:00-12:50pmTuesday0 of 7SCA342feesession dates
Information accurate as of March 10, 2025 12:46 am.
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