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Concurrent Course
Concurrent Course
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.
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 | Irving Belateche | SCA258 |    | |
| 19151D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 11 of 11 | Paul Foley | SCA362 | | |
| 19297D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 10 of 10 | Deborah Baron | SCA363 | |
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 | 9 of 9 | Sandra Berg | SCA362 | | |
| 19157D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:50pm | Friday | 9 of 10 | Deborah Baron | SCA345 | | |
| 19316D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Thursday | 9 of 9 | Robert Ramsey | SCA362 | |
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 | Wednesday | 13 of 14 | Tyger Williams | SCA342 | | |
| 19423D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 14 of 14 | Peter Robinson | SCB101 | |
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 | 4:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | 12 of 14 | Wendy Phillips | SCA214 | | |
| 19350D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 14 of 14 | Wendy Phillips | RZCSTG A | |
The fundamentals of writing for dramatic episodic television. Writing scenes from popular television shows and examination of television story structure.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19306D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Thursday | 10 of 12 | Julie Sayres | SCA362 | Word (47616 KB) | |
| 19353R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 6 of 12 | Lisa Seidman | SCI209 | | |
| 19412D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 11 of 12 | Sonja Warfield | SCA342 | | |
| 19414D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 12 of 12 | Deborah Seibel | SCI209 | |
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 | 16 of 16 (8 on waitlist) | Danny Bilson | SCI207 | PDF (215356 KB) | |
Introduction to the formal elements of writing the short film.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19152R | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Wednesday | 12 of 12 | Robert Gardner | SCA259 | | |
| 19169R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 13 of 13 | James Mc Ginn | SCB304 | | |
| 19171R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | 12 of 12 | Frank Mc Adams | SCB304 | | |
| 19173R | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Tuesday | 12 of 12 | Vincent Robert | SCA255 | | |
| 19177R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | 12 of 12 | Vincent Robert | SCA310 | | |
| 19199R | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Monday | 12 of 12 | Gail Gilchriest | SCA342 | | |
| 19351R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 12 of 12 | David Brind | SCA214 | | |
| 19354R | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Monday | 12 of 12 | Robert Sabin | SCB101 | | |
| 19356R | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Wednesday | 11 of 12 | Martin Daniel | SCA362 | | |
| 19357R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 7 of 12 | Frank Mc Adams | SCA342 | | |
| 19434R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Thursday | 12 of 12 | Jason Squire | SCA214 | | |
| 19435R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | 12 of 12 | Ian Shorr | SCB101 | PDF (73791 KB) | |
| 19441R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 12 of 12 | Jim Staahl | SCB101 | |
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 | 10 of 12 | Paul De Meo | SCA362 | | |
| 19183D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 12 of 12 | David Balkan | SCA362 | | |
| 19184D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 11 of 12 | Robert Sabin | SCI209 | | |
| 19185D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 10 of 12 | Robert Gardner | SCB304 | | |
| 19342D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 11 of 12 | Benita Garvin | SCA310 | |
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 (2 on waitlist) | Benita Garvin | SCA342 | | |
| 19195D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | 14 of 14 (2 on waitlist) | Mardik Martin | SCA214 | |
Principles of the feature film; creating theme, character and structure that combine into a feature-length story treatment. Recommended preparation: CTWR 416.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19200D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 12 of 13 | Nevin Schreiner | SCA214 | | |
| 19201D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Friday | 11 of 13 | David Brind | SCA342 | | |
| 19436D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Wednesday | 13 of 13 | Sandra Berg | SCB304 | |
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 | Jim Staahl | SCA362 | | |
| 19343D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Monday | 11 of 12 | Richard Whitley | SCA342 | |
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 | 13 of 25 | Peter Exline | SCA259 | PDF (151218 KB) | |
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 | 3 of 5 | David Weber | SCA361 | | |
| 19208D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 5 of 5 | John Bowman | SCA361 | | |
| 19209D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 5 of 6 | Mark Shepherd | SCA361 | |
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 | 6 of 7 | Lance Gentile | SCA345 | Word (42496 KB) | |
| 19430D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 7 of 7 | Barbara Nance | SCA361 | |
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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19214D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | 12 of 12 | David Balkan | SCA362 | | |
| 19216D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Monday | 8 of 12 | Kevin Arkadie | SCA342 | | |
| 19318D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Tuesday | 10 of 12 | Sonja Warfield | SCI209 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I'll Have What She's Having: The Works of Nora Ephron | |||||||||
| 19431R | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Tuesday | 73 of 150 | Barbara Nance | SCI106 | | |
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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19355D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 7 of 12 | F Pratt | SCA342 | Word (102597 KB) | |
| 19440D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 12 of 12 (5 on waitlist) | Paul Wolff | SCA342 | | |
| 19444D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 12 of 12 (12 on waitlist) | Mort Nathan | SCA362 | Word (45568 KB) | |
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 19333 The Contained Feature Section 19346 The Novelization of the Screenplay Section 19348 Writing Scripted Content for the Internet
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19333D | 001 | 4.0 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 5 of 8 | Peter Robinson | SCB304 |  | |
| 19346D | 001 | 4.0 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Monday | 6 of 8 | Maureen Yeager | SCA361 | Word (296668 KB) | |
| 19348D | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Monday | 7 of 12 (6 on waitlist) | David Isaacs | SCI209 | |
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 | 9 of 10 (8 on waitlist) | Larry Balmagia | SCB101 | |
Create, develop, and execute episodic video content for the web. Focus on content and characters that are viable in the internet landscape.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19345D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Monday | Canceled | David Isaacs | |
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 | Canceled | David Balkan | |
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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19230D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 8 of 8 (5 on waitlist) | Anne Postman | SCA259 | | |
| 19231D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Thursday | 8 of 8 (2 on waitlist) | Paul Foley | SCA342 | | |
| 19411D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 8 of 8 (3 on waitlist) | Harold Apter | SCA362 | |
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 | 26 of 28 | Kristen Davis, Michael Lane | SCA255 | |
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 | 1:00-3:50pm | Monday | 10 of 12 (1 on waitlist) | Pam Veasey | OFFICE | | |
| 3:00-10:00pm | Friday | RZC108 | ||||||||
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 | 32 of 32 | Jack Epps | SCB104 | |
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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19280D | 037 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 12 of 12 | Harold Apter | SCA342 | | |
| 19281D | 037 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 12 of 12 | Rick Parks | SCI209 | | |
| 19282D | 037 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 12 of 12 | Anne Postman | SCA316 | | |
| 19283D | 037 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 12 of 12 | Martin Daniel | SCI207 | | |
| 19285D | 037 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 12 of 12 | Robert Ramsey | 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 | 18 of 18 | Robert Kositchek, | SCESTG 2 | PDF (445923 KB) | |
| 2:00-5:50pm | Wednesday | Stuart Pollard, Reine-Claire Dousarkissian, Stephen Flick, Douglas Vaughan | SCA259 | ||||||
| 18461D | 037 | Lecture | 9:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 18 of 18 | Linda Brown, | SCESTG 2 | PDF (325704 KB) | |
| 9:00-12:50pm | Thursday | Miles Watkins, Jennifer Westin, Tony Porter, Stephen Flick, Douglas Vaughan | SCA363 | ||||||
| 18462D | 037 | Lecture | 2:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 18 of 18 | Judith Irola, | SCESTG 2 | PDF (233877 KB) | |
| 2:00-5:50pm | Thursday | Larry Carroll, Tony Porter, Stephen Flick, Douglas Vaughan | SCA259 | ||||||
| 18464D | 037 | Lecture | 2:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 18 of 18 | Everett Lewis, | SCA258 | PDF (305436 KB) | |
| 2:00-5:50pm | Thursday | Jason Inouye, Jennifer Westin, John Rosenberg, Stephen Flick, 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 | 15 of 18 | Steven Albrezzi | SCA258 | | |
| 18675D | 037 | Lab | 6:00-9:00pm | Tuesday | 16 of 18 | Peter Robinson | SCA258 | | |
| 18676D | 037 | Lab | 6:00-9:00pm | Thursday | 16 of 18 | Peter Robinson | SCA258 | | |
| 18677D | 037 | Lab | TBA | TBA | 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18622D | 037 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Monday | 60 of 60 | Don Hall,Peggy Weil | NCT | |
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 | 6 of 7 | Mark Shepherd | SCA361 | | |
| 19234D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 7 | Theodore Braun | SCB304 | | |
| 19235D | 037 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 7 | Donald Bohlinger | SCA361 | PDF (104524 KB) | |
| 19236D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 7 | David Howard | SCA361 | | |
| 19237D | 037 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | 6 of 7 | David Weber | SCA345 | |
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 | 10:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 5 of 5 | Richard Kletter | SCA361 | | |
| 19310D | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 5 of 5 | Janet Batchler | SCA345 | |
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 | 2:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 38 of 48 | Thomas Abrams | SCB104 | PDF (97999 KB) | |
| 19252D | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 30 of 32 | Irving Belateche | SCA110 | | |
| 19449R | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 44 of 75 | Donald Bohlinger | SCA112 | PDF (139907 KB) | |
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 | 7:00-10:00pm | Wednesday | 6 of 7 | David Isaacs | SCA245 | |
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 | 6 of 6 | Pamela Douglas | SCA345 | | |
| 19247D | 037 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Wednesday | 5 of 5 | Brian Peterson | SCB101 | | |
| 19319D | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 5 of 5 | Georgia Jeffries | SCA345 | |
Intensive workshop oriented specifically to writing and re-writing the most effective and telling dramatic scenes to heighten audience participation and greater story impact.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19256D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 11 of 12 (2 on waitlist) | Theodore Braun | SCB101 | | |
| 19257D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 9 of 12 | David Howard | SCA342 | | |
| 19258D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 11 of 12 (2 on waitlist) | Tyger Williams | SCA362 | |
Emphasizes structural elements crucial to the feature film. Techniques for creating an original or adapted theatrical-length script.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19265D | 037 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Wednesday | Canceled | Robert Gardner | | ||
| 19266D | 037 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Wednesday | 12 of 13 | Paul De Meo | SCA342 | | |
| 19267D | 037 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Wednesday | Canceled | Martin Daniel | | ||
| 19268D | 037 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Tuesday | 12 of 12 | Tim Curnen | SCB101 | | |
| 19269D | 037 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Tuesday | 8 of 12 | Nevin Schreiner | SCA362 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19276D | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 11 of 11 | Thomas Abrams | SCA342 | PDF (90975 KB) | |
| 19424D | 037 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Monday | 9 of 10 | Mark Harris | SCB101 | |
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 | 10 of 10 | Sean Hood | SCB207 | | |
| 19286D | 037 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Thursday | 6 of 10 | Siavash Farahani | SCI209 | PDF (120270 KB) | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19322D | 037 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 8 of 8 | Paul Wolff | SCI209 | | |
| 19324D | 037 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Wednesday | 8 of 8 | Russ Woody | SCA361 | PDF (88244 KB) | |
| 19344D | 037 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 7 of 8 (1 on waitlist) | Daphne Pollon | SCA345 | |
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 | Barbara Nance | SCA345 | | |
| 19328D | 037 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Tuesday | 7 of 8 | Charlie Craig | SCA310 | Word (58880 KB) | |
| 19445D | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 8 of 8 (1 on waitlist) | David Balkan | SCA362 | | |
| 19447D | 037 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Tuesday | 7 of 8 | Danny Bilson | SCA345 | |
Development and pitching of ideas for motion pictures, episodic and television pilots. Reducing ideas to basic components; enhancing verbal presentation skills.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19295D | 037 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | 9 of 12 (6 on waitlist) | Janet Batchler | SCA342 | | |
| 19296D | 037 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Tuesday | 12 of 12 (3 on waitlist) | Trey Callaway | SCA342 | |
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 Practices for Writers | ||||||||||
| 19347D | 037 | 2.0 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Thursday | Canceled | Frank Wuliger | | ||
| Introduction to the Screenplay | ||||||||||
| 19349D | 037 | 4.0 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Monday | 9 of 10 (4 on waitlist) | Rick Parks | SCA362 | | |