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

Fundamentals course on the elements of scene writing, story structure, and character development. Open only to Writing for Screen and Television majors.

• 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: 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
19152D	001	Lecture	11:30-12:50pm	Tue, Thu	8 of 8	Thomas Abrams	SCA342
19153D	001	Lecture	11:30-12:50pm	Tue, Thu	7 of 7	Paul Foley	SCI209
19154D	001	Lecture	10:00-11:20am	Tue, Thu	8 of 8	Maureen Yeager	SCA342	Word (88064 KB)

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	Canceled
19151D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	Canceled
19425D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	Canceled	Paul Foley

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	7 of 7	Deborah Baron	SCA203
19157D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	8 of 8	David Brind	SCA361
19429D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	8 of 8	Robert Ramsey	SCA342
19447D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	6 of 7	Janet Batchler	SCB101

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 only to Writing for Screen and Television majors.

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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19160D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	5 of 7	Anne Postman	SCA345
19161D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	7 of 7	Anna Waterhouse	SCB101	Word (86016 KB)
19162D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	7 of 7	Howard Rodman	SCA345
19317D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Paul Foley	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: CTWR 100, CTWR 402, CTWR 412 or CTWR 413.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 100 or CTWR 402 or CTWR 412 or CTWR 413)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19163D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	12 of 12 (2 on waitlist)	David Balkan	SCA342
19411D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	11 of 12 (7 on waitlist)	Deborah Seibel	SCA362
19413D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	8 of 12 (7 on waitlist)	Maria Escobedo	SCA363
19426D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	10 of 10	Kevin Arkadie	SCB101
19430D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	10 of 10	Gail Gilchriest	SCA258
19431D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	9 of 10	Sonja Warfield	SCB101	PDF (106920 KB)

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	109 of 150	David Isaacs	SCI106

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	17 of 20	Chase Winton	RZC114

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	13 of 14 (11 on waitlist)	Danny Bilson	SCI207	PDF (223193 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
19166D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	10 of 12	Frank Mc Adams	SCA258
19167D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	11 of 12	Ian Shorr	SCA259
19168D	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	12 of 12	Vincent Robert	SCA362
19169D	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	11 of 12	James Mc Ginn	SCB101
19170D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Robert Ramsey	SCA216
19171D	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	9 of 12	Jason Squire	SCA214
19172D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	12 of 12	Jim Staahl	SCB304
19174D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	10 of 12	Sandra Berg	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	Friday	10 of 12	Robert Sabin	SCA209
19179D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Deborah Baron	SCB101
19180D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Paul De Meo	SCA342
19181D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	10 of 12	Benita Garvin	SCI209
19448D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	11 of 12	Tyger Williams	SCA259

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	13 of 14	David Brind	SCA259
19189D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	13 of 14	Benita Garvin	SCB101
19191D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	11 of 14	Vincent Robert	SCB207

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
19193D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	13 of 13	Richard Whitley	SCA310
19427D	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	10 of 13 (3 on waitlist)	Paul Wolff	SCA342
19432D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	12 of 13	Sandra Berg	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	8 of 12	Claudia Johnson	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	159 of 200	Janet Batchler	SCA108

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	14 of 16	Peter Exline	SCB104

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	8 of 8	Georgia Jeffries	SCB101
19440D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	8 of 8	Harold Apter	SCA363

CTWR 420a: Senior Thesis in Half-Hour Television Comedy (4.0 units)

Intense study in developing an original half-hour television comedy pilot including special attention to development of multiple seasons and character evolution. Prerequisite: CTWR 437 or CTWR 439. Recommended preparation: CTWR 404. Open only to Writing for Television and Screen majors.

• 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
19176D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	4 of 5	Mort Nathan	SCA362
19178D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	5 of 5	John Bowman	SCA361

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 (12 on waitlist)	Bryce Zabel	SCB207
19205D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	12 of 12 (13 on waitlist)	Michael Cassutt	SCA362

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.

• Note: Section 19325 Shonda Rhimes: The Reinvention of Television

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19325R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	94 of 150	Deborah Seibel	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. 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	9 of 12 (3 on waitlist)	Paul Wolff	SCB101
19208D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	12 of 12 (2 on waitlist)	Mort Nathan	SCA362
19409D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	12 of 12 (1 on waitlist)	Linda Teverbaugh	SCB207

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: CTWR 421 or CTWR 434. Recommended preparation: CTWR 411.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 421 or CTWR 434)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19449D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	10 of 10	Larry Balmagia	SCA342

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 story lines. Prerequisite: CTWR 421 or CTWR 434.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 421 or CTWR 434)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19321D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	10 of 10	Lance Gentile	SCB304	Word (45056 KB)

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	3 of 10	Russ Woody	SCA255	PDF (149337 KB)

CTWR 497: Staff Writing the Single-Camera Half-Hour Series (4.0 units, max 8)

Working on the writing staff for an original single-camera half-hour television series, with emphasis on the writers' room experience and challenges of single-camera half-hour television. Prerequisite: CTWR 434 or CTWR 534. Recommended preparation: CTWR 404.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 434 or CTWR 534)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19350D	001	Lecture	1:00-4:50pm	Thursday	Canceled

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
The Television Writer-An Agent of Change
19155D	001	4.0	Lecture	11:00-12:20pm	Mon, Wed	Canceled	Pamela Douglas
Developing Scripted Content for the Internet
19158D	001	2.0	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	10 of 12 (12 on waitlist)	David Goetsch	SCA342
Staff Writing the Single-Camera Television Dramatic Pilot
19165D	001	2.0	Lecture	9:00-12:50pm	Thursday	2 of 7 (1 on waitlist)	Kevin Arkadie	SCA362

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	Claudia Johnson	SCB304
19281D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Robert Ramsey	SCB304
19282D	037	Lecture	9:00-11:50am	Wednesday	11 of 12	Anne Postman	SCA214
19283D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Maureen Yeager	SCA310	Word (331285 KB)
19284D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Mark Harris	SCA316	Word (52736 KB)

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	18 of 18	Robert Kositchek,	SCESTG 2	PDF (378832 KB)
			2:00-5:50pm	Wednesday		Stuart Pollard, Reine-Claire Dousarkissian	SCI207
18604D	037	Lecture	9:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	18 of 18	Linda Brown,	SCESTG 2	Word (532095 KB)
			9:00-12:50pm	Thursday		Patricia Cardoso, Tony Porter	SCA363
18607D	037	Lecture	2:00-5:50pm	Tuesday	18 of 18	Jennifer Warren,	SCA203
			2:00-5:50pm	Thursday		Jason Inouye, Reine-Claire Dousarkissian	SCESTG 2
18608D	037	Lecture	2:00-5:50pm	Tuesday	17 of 18	Judith Irola,	SCESTG 2	PDF (225890 KB)
			2:00-5:50pm	Thursday		Sheldon Larry, Tony Porter	SCA316
18612D	037	Lab	6:00-9:00pm	Monday	15 of 16	Steven Albrezzi	SCA258
18613D	037	Lab	6:00-9:00pm	Tuesday	15 of 17	Peter Robinson	SCA258
18614D	037	Lab	6:00-9:00pm	Wednesday	17 of 18	Steven Albrezzi	SCA258
18615D	037	Lab	6:00-9:00pm	Thursday	15 of 16	Peter Robinson	SCA258
18616D	037	Lab	TBA	TBA	9 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

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	SCA362
19225D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	8 of 8	Mark Shepherd	SCA361
19226D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Donald Bohlinger	SCA362
19227D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	6 of 7	David Howard	SCA362
19228D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Rick Parks	SCI209

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	8 of 8	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	Rick Parks	SCA362
19233D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Donald Bohlinger	SCB304	PDF (99044 KB)
19234D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	6 of 7	David Howard	SCA203

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	8 of 8	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	Rick Parks	SCA362
19233D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Donald Bohlinger	SCB304	PDF (99044 KB)
19234D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	6 of 7	David Howard	SCA203

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	SCA362
19225D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	8 of 8	Mark Shepherd	SCA361
19226D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Donald Bohlinger	SCA362
19227D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	6 of 7	David Howard	SCA362
19228D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Rick Parks	SCI209

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	Wednesday	7 of 7	Mary Sweeney	SCA361
19238D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	7 of 7	Irving Belateche	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	Tuesday	40 of 75	Irving Belateche	SCI106
19442R	037	Lecture	1:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	31 of 75	Peter Robinson	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	5 of 5	David Isaacs	SCA342
19352D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	4 of 5	Daphne Pollon	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
19329D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	4 of 5	Darin Goldberg	SCA361
19437D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	4 of 5	Pamela Douglas	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	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	8 of 8 (2 on waitlist)	Pamela Douglas	SCA345
19250D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	7 of 8 (3 on waitlist)	Bryce Zabel	SCA342
19251D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	8 of 8 (2 on waitlist)	Georgia Jeffries	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
19354D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	Canceled	Maureen Yeager

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
19254D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Harold Apter	SCA362
19255D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Robert Sabin	SCA363
19256D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	11 of 12	Tim Curnen	SCI209
19257D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	11 of 12	Nevin Schreiner	SCA259
19423D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Siavash Farahani	SCB101	PDF (128096 KB)

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	8 of 10	Paul De Meo	SCA342
19318D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	7 of 10	Peter Robinson	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	6 of 10	Paul Foley	SCA203
19264D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	9 of 10	Sean Hood	SCB207	PDF (118325 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	4 of 8 (2 on waitlist)	Paul Wolff	SCA361
19253D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	6 of 8 (1 on waitlist)	Daphne Pollon	SCA203	Word (121858 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	23 of 25 (10 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
19289D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	8 of 8	Nevin Schreiner	SCA362

CTWR 549: Advanced Rewriting Workshop in Hour-Long Drama (4.0 units)

Advanced television writing, emphasizing the rewrite of a first draft pilot script and series bible for an hour-long television series. Prerequisite: CTWR 539. Open only to Dramatic Writing, and to Writing for Screen and Television master students.

• Prerequisite: CTWR 539
• 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
19355D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	6 of 8	Brian Peterson	SCB101

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
19183D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	6 of 6 (1 on waitlist)	Stephen Sommers	SCA361
19266D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	6 of 8 (10 on waitlist)	Howard Rodman	SCA245

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	14 of 14 (18 on waitlist)	Trey Callaway	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	28 of 28	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 18	Wendy Phillips	SCA214

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
Writing for the World Market
19356D	037	4.0	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	4 of 4	Richard Kletter	SCA361

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
Adapting a Feature in a Writers Room
19159D	037	2.0	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	9 of 9	John Watson	SCA406
Staff Writing the Dramatic Television Series
19357D	037	4.0	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Mon, Wed	10 of 10	David Balkan	SCA342