USC Schedule of Classes

Writing (CTWR)

• http://cinema.usc.edu/writing
• D class assignments for undergraduates available in SCA335; 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 106b: Screenwriting Fundamentals (4.0 units)

B: Exercises in dramatic writing: theme, plot, character, dialogue and images. Integration of these elements into scenes and sequences. Open to B.F.A. Writing for Screen and Television students only.

• Prerequisite: CTWR 106A
• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Writing for Screen and Television

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19150D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	10 of 10	Janet Batchler	SCB101
19151D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	8 of 9	David Clawson	SCA361
19297D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	10 of 10	Paul Foley	SCA363

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
19420D	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	28 of 29	David Brind	SCA214

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	8 of 9	Sandra Berg	SCA361
19157D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	9 of 9	James Egan	SCA361
19316D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	9 of 9	Tyger Williams	SCA345

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
19422D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	11 of 12	Peter Robinson II	SCA342
19423D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	14 of 14	David Isaacs	SCA258

CTWR 314: Writing To Be Performed (2.0 units)

Understanding the elements of screen performance to enhance the writing of complex characters and human relationships.

• Prerequisite: CTWR 106b
• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Writing for Screen and Television

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19167D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	14 of 14	Wendy Phillips	SCA214	Word (53760 KB)
19350D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	11 of 12	Paul Wolff	SCA310

CTWR 321: Introduction to Television Writing (2.0 units)

The fundamentals of writing for episodic television. Writing scenes from popular television shows and examination of television story structure.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 106b or CTWR 412 or CTWR 413)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19306D	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	10 of 12 (8 on waitlist)	Sharon Doyle	SCA362	Word (40433 KB)
19412D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	12 of 12 (7 on waitlist)	Sonja Warfield	SCA342	PDF (107710 KB)
19414D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	11 of 12 (5 on waitlist)	Julie Sayres	SCI209

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 enetertainment. Recommended preparation: CTIN 488

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19168D	001	Lecture-Lab	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	12 of 12 (10 on waitlist)	Danny Bilson	SCI207

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	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	104 of 150	Pamela Douglas	SCI106

CTWR 412: Introduction to Screenwriting (2.0 units)

Introduction to the formal elements of writing the short film.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19169D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	9 of 12	Deborah Seibel	SCA363
19171D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	12 of 12	Frank Mc Adams	SCB304
19173D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	9 of 12	Sandra Berg	SCA255
19177D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	12 of 12	James Mc Ginn	SCA362
19199D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	10 of 12	Paul De Meo	SCA342	Word (37266 KB)
19434D	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	9 of 12	Jason Squire	SCA214
19435D	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Julie Sayres	SCB101
19441D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	12 of 12	Jim Staahl	SCB101

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

Preparation of scripts for short films: form, structure, planning.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19182D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	14 of 14	Benita Garvin	SCA362
19183D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	11 of 14	Deborah Baron	SCA362
19184D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	13 of 14	Vincent Robert	SCI209	PDF (154075 KB)
19185D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	15 of 15	Sharon Doyle	SCB304	Word (94720 KB)

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	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	10 of 14	Martin Daniel	SCA342
19195D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	13 of 14	Mardik Martin	SCA342
19196D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	14 of 14	Vincent Robert	SCA342	PDF (150279 KB)

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. Recommended preparation: CTWR 416.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 412 or CTWR 413)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19200D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	9 of 13 (2 on waitlist)	Benita Garvin	SCB101
19201D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	12 of 13 (1 on waitlist)	Deborah Baron	SCA342
19436D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	10 of 13 (2 on waitlist)	Roger Schulman	SCB304	PDF (155196 KB)

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
19203D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	9 of 12 (4 on waitlist)	Robert Ramsey	SCA362

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
19206D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	13 of 25	Peter Exline	SCA259	Word (36352 KB)

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 Televsion 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	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	6 of 6	Thomas Abrams	SCB304
19208D	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	7 of 7	Paul Foley	SCA361
19209D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	7 of 7	Mark Shepherd	SCA361

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	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	7 of 8	David Balkan	SCA345

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. Recommended preparation: CTWR 411.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 321 or CTWR 514a or CTWR 529)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19214D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	12 of 12 (4 on waitlist)	Harold Apter	SCA362
19216D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	11 of 13 (7 on waitlist)	Charlie Craig	SCI209
19318D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	8 of 12 (5 on waitlist)	Deborah Seibel	SCI207

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
19432D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	15 of 16 (13 on waitlist)	Michael Cassutt	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
Invasion of the Body Snatchers: Witch Hunts, Red Scares, Black Lists
19448R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	25 of 70	Howard Rodman	SCA110	PDF (882157 KB)

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. Recommended preparation: CTWR 411.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 321 or CTWR 514a or CTWR 529)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19440D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Paul Wolff	SCA342
19444D	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12 (15 on waitlist)	John Bowman	SCA362
19449D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	11 of 12 (2 on waitlist)	William Steinkellner	SCI206	Word (40448 KB)

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. Recommended preparation: CTWR 416 or CTWR 516.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 206b or CTWR 415b or CTWR 514a or CTWR 533a)
• Note: Section 19319 The Novelization of the Screenplay; Section 19333 The Contained Feature; Section 19446 Pitching Comedy TV

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19319D	001	4.0	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	6 of 8 (3 on waitlist)	David Clawson	SCB304
19333D	001	4.0	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	6 of 8	Peter Robinson II	SCA362
19446D	001	2.0	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	6 of 6	Chris Case, Jack Epps	SCA345

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. Recommended preparation: CTWR 411.

• Prerequisite: CTWR 434

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19226D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	5 of 5	Bill Prady, Jack Epps	SCA361

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 storylines.

• Prerequisite: CTWR 421

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19227D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	9 of 10 (3 on waitlist)	Barbara Nance	SCI209

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	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 8	David Balkan	SCA345

CTWR 453: Advanced Feature Rewriting (4.0 units)

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
19230D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 8 (5 on waitlist)	Harold Apter	SCA259
19231D	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	Canceled
19326D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 8 (4 on waitlist)	Richard Parks	SCI209	Word (30667 KB)
19411D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	8 of 8 (4 on waitlist)	Robert Ramsey	SCA345

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	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	27 of 27	Kristen Davis, Michael Lane	SCA255

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. Recommended preparation: CTWR 416 or CTWR 516.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 305 or CTWR 415b or CTWR 514b or CTWR 533a)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19240D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	6 of 10	Janet Batchler	SCI209

CTWR 499: Special Topics (2.0-4.0 units, max 8)

Detailed investigation of new or emerging aspects of cinema and/or television; special subjects offered by visiting faculty; experimental subjects.

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
Staff Writing the Sketch Comedy Show
19341D	001	2.0	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	10 of 12 (6 on waitlist)	Pamela Veasey	RZC117
				6:00-10:00pm	Friday			RZC108

CTWR 502: Graduate Writing Symposium (1.0 unit)

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
19340D	037	Lecture	10:00-11:20am	Thursday	33 of 34	Jack Epps Jr	SCB104

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
• Concurrent enrollment: CTPR 510

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19280D	037	Lecture	9:00-11:50am	Tuesday	10 of 12	Thomas Abrams	SCA342
19281D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	11 of 12	Siavash Farahani	SCI209	PDF (118283 KB)
19282D	037	Lecture	9:00-11:50am	Wednesday	11 of 12	Anne Postman	SCA316
19283D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Irving Belateche	SCI207
19285D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	David Weber	SCA316

Concurrent Course
CTPR 507: Production I (4.0 units)

The effective communication of ideas through the language of cinema; one directing exercise; two short HD projects; introductions to producing, directing, editing, cinematography, and sound.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
• Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): School of Cinematic Arts

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18460D	037	Lecture	2:00-5:50pm	Monday	17 of 18	Robert Kositchek,	SCESTG 2	PDF (243014 KB)
			2:00-5:50pm	Wednesday		Stuart Pollard, Reine-Claire Dousarkissian, Midge Costin, Douglas Vaughan	SCA259
18461D	037	Lecture	9:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	17 of 18	Linda Brown,	SCESTG 2	PDF (184845 KB)
			9:00-12:50pm	Thursday		Miles Watkins, Reine-Claire Dousarkissian, Brenda Goodman, Tony Porter, Midge Costin, Douglas Vaughan	SCA363
18462D	037	Lecture	2:00-5:50pm	Tuesday	17 of 18	Judith Irola,	SCESTG 2	PDF (200616 KB)
			2:00-5:50pm	Thursday		Larry Carroll, Reine-Claire Dousarkissian, Tony Porter, Midge Costin, Douglas Vaughan	SCA259
18464D	037	Lecture	2:00-5:50pm	Tuesday	16 of 18	Everett Lewis,	SCA214
			2:00-5:50pm	Thursday		Joshua Morton, Reine-Claire Dousarkissian, Brenda Goodman, John Rosenberg, Midge Costin, Douglas Vaughan	SCESTG 2
18673D	037	Lab	6:00-9:00pm	Wednesday	15 of 18	Steven Albrezzi	SCA258
18674D	037	Lab	6:00-9:00pm	Monday	14 of 18	Steven Albrezzi	SCA258
18675D	037	Lab	6:00-9:00pm	Tuesday	12 of 18	Peter Robinson	SCA258
18676D	037	Lab	6:00-9:00pm	Thursday	15 of 18	Peter Robinson	SCA258

Concurrent Course
CTPR 510: Concepts of Cinematic Production (1.0 unit)

Overview of the process of making media. Introduces fundamental thinking typical of each craft. Presents realities of careers and ethical issues in media. Corequisite: CTPR 507.

• Corequisite: CTPR 507

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18622D	037	Lecture	9:00-11:50am	Monday	Canceled

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	8 of 8	Mark Shepherd	SCA361
19234D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Nevin Schreiner	SCB304
19235D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Mary Sweeney	SCA342
19236D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	David Weber	SCA361
19237D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Donald Bohlinger	SCA345	PDF (140924 KB)

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	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	6 of 7	Howard Rodman	SCA345
19310D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	7 of 7	Mary Sweeney	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
19251R	037	Lecture	1:00-4:50pm	Thursday	46 of 75	Donald Bohlinger	SCA108	PDF (151699 KB)
19252D	037	Lecture	1:00-4:50pm	Thursday	32 of 33	David Howard	SCA110

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	Thursday	7 of 7	David Isaacs	SCB304

CTWR 518: Introduction to Interactive Writing (2.0 units)

A series of exercises written and discussed for interactive experiences.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19244D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	6 of 10 (2 on waitlist)	Maureen Yeager	SCI209
19253D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	10 of 10 (1 on waitlist)	Maureen Yeager	SCI209

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	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	5 of 5	Pamela Douglas	SCA345
19247D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	5 of 5	Brian Peterson	SCB101

CTWR 520: Advanced Scene Writing Workshop (2.0 units)

Intensive workshop oriented specifically to writing and re-writing the most effective and telling dramatic scenes to heighten audience participation and greater story impact.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 514b or CTWR 533a)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19256D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	9 of 12	Tyger Williams	SCB101
19257D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	10 of 12	David Howard	SCA342
19258D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	10 of 12	Irving Belateche	SCA362

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.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 514a or CTWR 533a)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19322D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	10 of 10 (7 on waitlist)	Michael Cassutt	SCA245
19324D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	10 of 10 (7 on waitlist)	Lance Gentile	SCA362

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: CTWR 514a or CTWR 529.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 514a or CTWR 529)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19445D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	9 of 10 (10 on waitlist)	Barbara Nance	SCA209
19447D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	11 of 11 (8 on waitlist)	Aaron Thomas	SCA204	PDF (123026 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
19265D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	11 of 12	Kenneth Cosby	SCA259	PDF (122415 KB)
19266D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Martin Daniel	SCA342
19267D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	James Egan	SCA362
19268D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Tim Curnen	SCA362
19269D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	11 of 12	Nevin Schreiner	SCB101

CTWR 533a: Writing the Feature Script (4.0 units)

Advanced screenwriting workshop. a: Development of characters and story to complete a treatment and first draft of a feature length script. Recommended preparation: CTWR 516.

• Prerequisite: CTWR 529

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19276D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	10 of 10	Mark Harris	SCA362
19424D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	9 of 10	Sean Hood	SCB207

CTWR 533b: Writing the Feature Script (4.0 units)

Advanced screenwriting workshop. b: Rewriting the first draft into a second draft through advanced work-shopping of script. A third draft polish is the final assignment.

• Prerequisite: CTWR 533A

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19284D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	7 of 10	Anne Postman	SCB207
19286D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	9 of 10	Siavash Farahani	SCI209	PDF (118505 KB)

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. Prerequisites: CTWR 514a or CTWR 533a. Recommended preparation: CTWR 404.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 514a or CTWR 533a)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19327D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	12 of 12 (3 on waitlist)	Russ Woody	SCB101
19328D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	Canceled	William Steinkellner

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 533b. Recommended preparation: CTWR 516. Open only to master students in Cinematic Arts Film and Television Production (CAPR).

• Prerequisite: CTWR 533b
• 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
19356D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	Canceled	Paul De Meo

CTWR 550: Advanced Story Development (2.0 units)

Advanced development of the story creation process by examining the core elements of a good story. Compiling a portfolio of story ideas.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 514a or CTWR 529)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19321D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	9 of 10	Danny Bilson	SCA342
19329D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 10	Richard Kletter	SCA214

CTWR 553: Advanced Rewriting Workshop (4.0 units)

Advanced feature screenwriting, emphasizing the rewrite of a first draft script.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 514b or CTWR 533b)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19335D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	7 of 8	Richard Kletter	SCA345

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 533B)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19295D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	7 of 12	Richard Parks	SCB304	Word (29844 KB)
19296D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	11 of 12 (1 on waitlist)	Trey Callaway	SCA342

CTWR 599: Special Topics (2.0-4.0 units, max 8)

Detailed investigation of new or emerging aspects of cinema; special subjects offered by visiting faculty; experimental subjects.

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
Advanced Business Seminar for Writing for Screen and Television
19442D	037	2.0	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	13 of 14	Frank Wuliger	SCA342