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 106a: Screenwriting Fundamentals (4.0 units)

A: Introduction to and overview of the elements of theme, plot, character, and dialogue in dramatic writing for film. Open to B.F.A. Writing for Screen and Television students only.

• 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	Thursday	10 of 10	Paul Foley	SCA342
19151D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	10 of 10	Irving Belateche	SCA342
19425D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	11 of 11	Robert Gardner	SCA214

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. Filmic Writing students only.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Filmic Writing

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19156D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	9 of 9	Deborah Baron	SCA203
19157D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	9 of 9	Robert Ramsey	SCA361
19429D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	9 of 10	Sandra Berg	SCA342

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 multi-dimensional world of characters ant the ties that bind them together. Open to B.F.A. Writing for Screen and Television students only.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Filmic Writing

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19160D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Rick Parks	SCA345
19161D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	7 of 7	Jack Epps	SCA345
19162D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	5 of 7	Peter Robinson	SCA345
19317D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Mary Sweeney	SCA345

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 106b or CTWR 412 or CTWR 413)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19163D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	10 of 10 (5 on waitlist)	David Balkan	SCA342
19411D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	9 of 9 (9 on waitlist)	Deborah Seibel	SCA362
19426D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	10 of 10 (12 on waitlist)	Kevin Arkadie	SCB101
19430D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Harold Apter	SCA258
19431D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Paul De Meo	SCI209

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	99 of 150	Kenneth Levine	SCI106	Word (43246 KB)

CTWR 407: Creating the Comedic Character (2.0 units)

Utilization of various techniques for character to emerge naturally in scene and stories. Creating multiple comedic characters to generate future stories. Recommended preparation: CTWR 404.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19433R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	18 of 20	Chase Winton	RZC114	PDF (128746 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 enetertainment. Recommended preparation: CTIN 488

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19164D	001	Lecture-Lab	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	14 of 14 (8 on waitlist)	Danny Bilson	SCI207	PDF (194692 KB)

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
19166R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	11 of 12	Frank Mc Adams	SCA258
19167R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	12 of 12	David Brind	SCA259
19168R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	10 of 12	Vincent Robert	SCA362	PDF (158732 KB)
19169R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	James Mc Ginn	SCB101
19171R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	12 of 12	Jason Squire	SCA214
19172R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	11 of 12	Jim Staahl	SCB205
19174R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	11 of 12	Tim Curnen	SCA342

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
19177D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	14 of 14	Robert Gardner	SCA209
19179D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	15 of 15	Benita Garvin	SCB101
19180D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	14 of 14	Nevin Schreiner	SCA342
19181D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	15 of 15	Deborah Baron	SCI209

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
19188D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	12 of 14	Robert Ramsey	SCA259
19189D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	12 of 14	Benita Garvin	SCB101
19191D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	12 of 14	Vincent Robert	SCB207	PDF (166764 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
19192D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	12 of 13	Paul Wolff	SCA363
19193D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	12 of 13	Paul Wolff	SCB101
19427D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	12 of 13	Sandra Berg	SCI209
19432D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	12 of 13	Anne Postman	SCB101

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
19194D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Tyger Williams	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
19416R	001	Lecture	1:00-4:50pm	Monday	121 of 150	Janet Batchler	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
19195R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	17 of 25	Peter Exline	SCB104	Word (33792 KB)

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	3 of 5	David Weber	SCA362
19199D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	5 of 5	John Bowman	SCA361
19200D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	6 of 6	Mark Shepherd	SCA345

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. Recommended preparation: CTWR 411.

• Prerequisite: (CTWR 305 and CTWR 421)
• 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	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	7 of 7	Barbara Nance	SCA345
19440D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	6 of 6	Lance Gentile	SCA214

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
19203D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12 (16 on waitlist)	Pamela Douglas	SCB207
19205D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	12 of 12 (17 on waitlist)	Deborah Seibel	SCA362

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
Superheroic Screenwriting from Comic Panel to Screen
19443R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	94 of 150	Danny Bilson	SCI106	PDF (184382 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
19207D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	11 of 12 (3 on waitlist)	Paul Wolff	SCB101
19208D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	11 of 12 (10 on waitlist)	Daphne Pollon	SCB304
19409D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	8 of 12	William Steinkellner	SCB207	Word (33280 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 19445 - Developing Scripted Content for the Internet.

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19445D	001	2.0	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	7 of 10	David Goetsch	SCA342

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
19213D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	Canceled

CTWR 438: Linked Narrative Storytelling for the Web (4.0 units)

Create, develop, and execute episodic video content for the web. Focus on content and characters that are viable in the internet landscape.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 206b or CTWR 414 or CTWR 514b or CTWR 529)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19211D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	Canceled

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
19321D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	10 of 10 (5 on waitlist)	Barbara Nance	SCB304

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	7:00-10:50pm	Wednesday	10 of 10 (5 on waitlist)	David Isaacs	SCA255

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	12 of 12	Anne Postman	SCB304
19281D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Maureen Yeager	SCI207	Word (365531 KB)
19282D	037	Lecture	9:00-11:50am	Wednesday	11 of 12	Robert Gardner	SCA214
19283D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Tyger Williams	SCA310
19284D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Harold Apter	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
• 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	2:00-5:50pm	Monday	17 of 18	Robert Kositchek,	SCESTG 2	PDF (242117 KB)
			2:00-5:50pm	Wednesday		Stuart Pollard, Reine-Claire Dousarkissian, Douglas Vaughan	SCI207
18604D	037	Lecture	9:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	16 of 18	Linda Brown,	SCESTG 2	PDF (184802 KB)
			9:00-12:50pm	Thursday		Miles Watkins, Tony Porter, Douglas Vaughan	SCA363
18607D	037	Lecture	2:00-5:50pm	Tuesday	18 of 18	Everett Lewis,	SCA203	Word (41202 KB)
			2:00-5:50pm	Thursday		Jason Inouye, John Rosenberg, Douglas Vaughan	SCESTG 2
18608D	037	Lecture	2:00-5:50pm	Tuesday	17 of 18	Judith Irola,	SCESTG 2	PDF (198163 KB)
			2:00-5:50pm	Thursday		Larry Carroll, Tony Porter, Douglas Vaughan	SCA316
18612D	037	Lab	6:00-9:00pm	Monday	15 of 16	Steven Albrezzi	SCA258
18613D	037	Lab	6:00-9:00pm	Tuesday	14 of 16	Peter Robinson	SCA258
18614D	037	Lab	6:00-9:00pm	Wednesday	16 of 17	Steven Albrezzi	SCA258
18615D	037	Lab	6:00-9:00pm	Thursday	15 of 16	Peter Robinson	SCA258
18616D	037	Lab	TBA	TBA	8 of 12		OFFICE

Concurrent Course
CTPR 510: Concepts of Cinematic Production (2.0 units)

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
18623D	037	Lecture	9:00-11:50am	Monday	59 of 70	Don Hall,Peggy Weil	NCT	PDF (175508 KB)

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)
• Concurrent enrollment: CTWR 514A

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19224D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Theodore Braun	SCA259
19225D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Mark Shepherd	SCA361
19226D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Donald Bohlinger	SCA362	PDF (83335 KB)
19227D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	David Howard	SCA362
19228D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	David Weber	SCA361

Concurrent Course
CTWR 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)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19230D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Mark Shepherd	SCA345
19231D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Theodore Braun	SCA361
19232D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	David Howard	SCA362
19233D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Donald Bohlinger	SCB304	PDF (90339 KB)
19234D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	David Weber	SCA310

CTWR 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)
• Concurrent enrollment: CTWR 513

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19230D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Mark Shepherd	SCA345
19231D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Theodore Braun	SCA361
19232D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	David Howard	SCA362
19233D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Donald Bohlinger	SCB304	PDF (90339 KB)
19234D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	David Weber	SCA310

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)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19224D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Theodore Braun	SCA259
19225D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Mark Shepherd	SCA361
19226D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Donald Bohlinger	SCA362	PDF (83335 KB)
19227D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	David Howard	SCA362
19228D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	David Weber	SCA361

CTWR 515a: Practicum in Screenwriting (4.0 units)

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

• Prerequisite: CTWR 514A

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19237D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	5 of 5	Richard Kletter	SCI209
19238D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	5 of 5	Janet Batchler	SCA342

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
19244R	037	Lecture	1:00-4:50pm	Thursday	41 of 75	Paul Foley	SCI106
19442D	037	Lecture	1:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	76 of 76	Irving Belateche	SCI106

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. Prerequisites: CTWR 514b. Corequisite: CTWR 534. Open only to Writing for Screen and Television master students.

• Prerequisite: CTWR 514b
• Corequisite: 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
19334D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	David Isaacs	SCA342

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: CTWR 514b. Corequisite: CTWR 521. Open only to master students in Writing for Screen and Television.

• Prerequisite: CTWR 514b
• Corequisite: CTWR 521
• 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
19245D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	6 of 6	Pamela Douglas	SCA342
19329D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	5 of 5	Brian Peterson	SCB101
19437D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	5 of 5	Georgia Jeffries	SCA361

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
• 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	Monday	5 of 8	Michael Cassutt	SCB207
19250D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	8 of 8 (4 on waitlist)	Aaron Thomas	SCA342
19251D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	8 of 8 (6 on waitlist)	Georgia Jeffries	SCA362

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. Prerequisite: CTWR 529. Recommended preparation: CTWR 516.

• Prerequisite: CTWR 529

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19259D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	10 of 10	Mark Harris	SCA342	Word (37376 KB)
19318D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	10 of 10	Nevin Schreiner	SCI207

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
19263D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	10 of 10	Sean Hood	SCA203
19264D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	8 of 10	Thomas Abrams	SCB207	PDF (72133 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. Corerequisite: CTWR 514a. Open only to master students in Theatre (Dramatic Writing) and Writing for Screen and Television.

• Corequisite: 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
19252D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	7 of 8 (6 on waitlist)	John Bowman	SCA310
19253D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	8 of 8 (6 on waitlist)	Russ Woody	SCA203	PDF (130373 KB)

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
19312D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	14 of 20 (15 on waitlist)	Mary Sweeney	SCA110

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
19289R	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	6 of 8	Paul De Meo	SCA362

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
19434D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	10 of 10 (15 on waitlist)	Richard Kletter	SCA342

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
19271D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	11 of 12 (10 on waitlist)	Rick Parks	SCA342

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	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	33 of 33	Michael Lane, Kristen Davis	SCA255

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	16 of 16	Wendy Phillips	SCA214
19424D	037	2.0	Lecture	9:00-12:50pm	Monday	16 of 16	Wendy Phillips	SCA214

CTWR 574: Advanced Seminar in Directing Actors for Film (2.0 units)

Emphasis on detailed script analysis and character motivation. Individual projects.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 572 or CTCS 673 or CTPR 532)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19435D	037	Lecture	1:00-4:50pm	Monday	7 of 12 (1 on waitlist)	Craig Bolotin	SCA363

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 Storytelling for Interactive Media
19438D	037	2.0	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	10 of 10	Maureen Yeager	SCA259	Word (138088 KB)
Staff Writing the Dramatic Television Series
19441D	037	4.0	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Mon, Wed	10 of 10 (4 on waitlist)	David Balkan	SCA342
Adapting a Feature in a Writers Room
19446D	037	2.0	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	8 of 8	John Watson	SCA259