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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.
Fundamentals course on the elements of scene writing, story structure, and character development.
- 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: Register for lecture and discussion 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19182D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:20am | Thursday | 29 of 30 | Paul Foley | SCB104 |    | |
| 19383D | 001 | Discussion | 1:00-3:50pm | Monday | 10 of 10 | Robert Ramsey | SCB304 | | |
| 19384D | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | 9 of 10 | Mark Shepherd | SCA362 | | |
| 19385D | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 10 of 10 | Irving Belateche | SCI209 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19157D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Friday | 7 of 7 | Robert Sabin | SCA361 | PDF (250690 KB) | |
| 19429D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Friday | 7 of 7 | David Brind | SCA345 | | |
| 19447D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Friday | 8 of 8 | Anna Waterhouse | SCA342 | |
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 | 8 of 8 | Anne Postman | SCA345 | | |
| 19161D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 7 of 8 | Thomas Abrams | SCB101 | | |
| 19162D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | 7 of 7 | Donald Bohlinger | SCA345 | PDF (203801 KB) | |
| 19317D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 7 | Howard Rodman | SCA345 | |
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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19163D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 10 of 12 | Deborah Seibel | SCA342 |  | |
| 19190D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Monday | 9 of 12 | Barbara Nance | SCA342 | | |
| 19413D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Thursday | 10 of 12 | Sonja Warfield | SCA363 | PDF (110122 KB) | |
| 19431D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 11 of 12 | Julie Sayres | SCB101 | |
The fundamentals of writing for comedic episodic television. Writing scenes from popular comedy series and examination of half-hour television comedy story structure.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19296D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 11 of 12 | Larry Balmagia | SCA362 | PDF (251416 KB) | |
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 | 114 of 150 | David Isaacs | SCI106 | PDF (4150919 MB) | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19433D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | 18 of 20 | Chase Winton | RZC114 | |
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 (11 on waitlist) | Danny Bilson | SCI207 | PDF (140372 KB) | |
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 | 12 of 12 | Frank Mc Adams | SCA258 | | |
| 19167D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 12 of 12 | Sharon Greene | SCA259 | PDF (112149 KB) | |
| 19168D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Monday | 11 of 12 | Vincent Robert | SCA362 | PDF (122880 KB) | |
| 19169D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | 11 of 12 | James Mc Ginn | SCB101 | | |
| 19170D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 10 of 12 | Benita Garvin | SCA342 | | |
| 19171D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Thursday | 10 of 12 | Jason E Squire | SCA214 | | |
| 19172D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Monday | 12 of 12 | Jim Staahl | SCB304 | | |
| 19173D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | Canceled | | |||
| 19174D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Thursday | 12 of 12 | Jim Staahl | SCA342 | | |
| 19175D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Monday | 12 of 12 | Richard Whitley | SCB101 | | |
| 19316D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 9 of 12 | Nevin Schreiner | SCA342 | |
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 | 11 of 12 | Deborah Baron | SCA209 | | |
| 19179D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 11 of 12 | Julie Sayres | SCB101 | | |
| 19180D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 11 of 12 | David Brind | SCA342 | | |
| 19181D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 11 of 12 | Paul De Meo | SCI209 | | |
| 19448D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 10 of 12 | Anne Postman | SCA259 | |
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 | 10 of 14 | Sandra Berg | SCA259 | | |
| 19189D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | 8 of 14 | Deborah Baron | SCB101 | | |
| 19191D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | 11 of 14 | Vincent Robert | SCB207 | PDF (136788 KB) | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19159D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Monday | Canceled | Sandra Berg | | ||
| 19193D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Monday | 10 of 13 | Sandra Berg | SCA259 | | |
| 19427D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Thursday | 11 of 13 | Benita Garvin | SCA342 | | |
| 19432D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 11 of 13 | Peter Robinson | SCB101 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19158D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | Canceled | Richard Whitley | | ||
| 19194D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 11 of 12 | Peter Robinson | SCA362 | |
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 | 197 of 200 | Paul Foley | SCA108 | PDF (1440738 MB) | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19195D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | Canceled | Peter Exline | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19199D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 6 of 6 | Rick Parks | SCA219 | Word (134637 KB) | |
| 19200D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 5 of 5 | Janet Batchler | SCA345 | |
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 | 4 of 4 | Maria Escobedo | SCA345 | | |
| 19440D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 4 of 5 | David Balkan | SCA363 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19178D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 7 | John Bowman | SCA361 | |
Writing an episode of an existing dramatic television series within the hour-long format with an emphasis on conception, pitching, characterization and structure.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19203D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 10 of 10 (10 on waitlist) | David Balkan | SCA362 | | |
| 19205D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Tuesday | 10 of 10 (6 on waitlist) | Akela Cooper | SCA362 | Word (64000 KB) | |
| 19206D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 10 of 10 | Deborah Seibel | SCA216 | |
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 Vampires and Zombies, Superheroes and Starships: The Strange Characters and Other Worlds of SciFi and Fantasy Television
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19325R | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Tuesday | 72 of 150 | Michael Cassutt | SCI106 | PDF (112483 KB) | |
Writing an episode of an existing half-hour comedy series, with emphasis on the anatomy of a joke, comedic structure, and character.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19192D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 9 of 10 | Mort Nathan | SCA362 | | |
| 19207D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 10 of 10 | Sonja Warfield | SCB101 | PDF (153141 KB) | |
| 19208D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Thursday | Canceled | | |||
| 19409D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 9 of 10 | Linda Teverbaugh | SCB207 | PDF (219144 KB) | |
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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19449D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | Canceled | Russ Woody | |
Create, develop, and execute episodic video content for the web. Focus on content and characters that are viable in the internet landscape.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19196D | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Monday | 7 of 14 (1 on waitlist) | David Goetsch | SCA342 | | |
| 19211D | 001 | 4.0 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Monday | Canceled | David Goetsch | |
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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19321D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 6 of 10 | Barbara Nance | SCB304 | |
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 (2 on waitlist) | Daphne Pollon | 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 Single-Camera Television Dramatic Pilot | ||||||||||
| 19277D | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | 9:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 7 of 8 (8 on waitlist) | Sonja Warfield | SCA362 | PDF (150157 KB) | |
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 | Thomas Abrams | SCB304 | | |
| 19281D | 037 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 12 of 12 | Tyger Williams | SCB304 | | |
| 19282D | 037 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 12 of 12 | Sean Hood | SCA214 | PDF (117835 KB) | |
| 19283D | 037 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 11 of 12 | Maria Escobedo | SCA310 | | |
| 19284D | 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
- 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 (405589 KB) | |
| 2:00-5:50pm | Wednesday | Stuart Pollard, Paul Petschek | SCI207 | ||||||
| 18604D | 037 | Lecture | 9:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 17 of 18 | Linda Brown, | SCESTG 2 | Word (52092 KB) | |
| 9:00-12:50pm | Thursday | Jared New, Michael Jablow | SCI207 | ||||||
| 18607D | 037 | Lecture | 2:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 18 of 18 | Everett Lewis, | SCA203 | | |
| 2:00-5:50pm | Thursday | Jeanne Tyson, Michael Jablow | SCESTG 2 | ||||||
| 18608D | 037 | Lecture | 2:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 14 of 18 | Judith Irola, | SCESTG 2 | | |
| 2:00-5:50pm | Thursday | Sandy Stern, Leander Sales | SCI207 | ||||||
| 18612D | 037 | Lab | 6:00-9:00pm | Monday | 14 of 18 | Steven Albrezzi | SCA258 | | |
| 18613D | 037 | Lab | 6:00-9:00pm | Tuesday | 16 of 18 | Peter Robinson | SCA258 | | |
| 18614D | 037 | Lab | 6:00-9:00pm | Wednesday | 15 of 18 | Steven Albrezzi | SCA258 | | |
| 18615D | 037 | Lab | 6:00-9:00pm | Thursday | 17 of 18 | Peter Robinson | SCA258 | | |
| 18616D | 037 | Lab | TBA | TBA | 4 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 | SCA108 | |
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 | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 8 of 8 | David Howard | SCA245 | | |
| 19226D | 037 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 8 | David Weber | SCA362 | | |
| 19227D | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 7 | Maureen Yeager | SCA362 | | |
| 19228D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 7 | Mark Shepherd | 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 | Theodore Braun | SCA345 | | |
| 19231D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 8 of 8 | David Howard | SCA361 | | |
| 19232D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 7 of 8 | David Weber | SCA362 | | |
| 19233D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 7 of 7 | Maureen Yeager | SCB304 | | |
| 19234D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 7 of 7 | Mark Shepherd | SCA203 | |
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 | Theodore Braun | SCA345 | | |
| 19231D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 8 of 8 | David Howard | SCA361 | | |
| 19232D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 7 of 8 | David Weber | SCA362 | | |
| 19233D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 7 of 7 | Maureen Yeager | SCB304 | | |
| 19234D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 7 of 7 | Mark Shepherd | 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 | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 8 of 8 | David Howard | SCA245 | | |
| 19226D | 037 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 8 | David Weber | SCA362 | | |
| 19227D | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 7 | Maureen Yeager | SCA362 | | |
| 19228D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 7 | Mark Shepherd | SCA361 | |
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 | Howard Rodman | SCA342 | |
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 | 37 of 75 | Donald Bohlinger | SCI106 | PDF (141525 KB) | |
| 19442R | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 34 of 75 | Irving Belateche | SCI106 | |
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 | |
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 | 5 of 6 | Pamela Douglas | SCA342 | | |
| 19437D | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 7 of 7 | Georgia Jeffries | SCA361 | |
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 | 5 of 8 | Pamela Douglas | SCA345 | | |
| 19250D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 7 of 8 | Maria Escobedo | SCB304 | | |
| 19251D | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 6 of 8 | Georgia Jeffries | SCA345 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19254D | 037 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Wednesday | 10 of 12 | Paul De Meo | SCA362 | | |
| 19255D | 037 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Wednesday | 11 of 12 | Mark Harris | SCA363 | | |
| 19256D | 037 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Tuesday | 12 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 | Tuesday | 6 of 12 | Siavash Farahani | SCB101 | PDF (131237 KB) | |
Advanced screenwriting workshop. Development of characters and story to complete a treatment and first draft of a feature length script.
- Prerequisite: CTWR 529
- Corequisite: CTWR 516
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19259D | 037 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Monday | 8 of 10 | Siavash Farahani | SCA342 | PDF (123658 KB) | |
| 19318D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 6 of 10 | Rick Parks | SCI209 | Word (131234 KB) | |
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 8 | Sean Hood | SCA342 | Word (76288 KB) | |
| 19264D | 037 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 5 of 8 | Anna Waterhouse | SCB207 | |
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 | Wednesday | 6 of 8 | Jacquelyn Edmonds Cofer | SCA345 | PDF (102445 KB) | |
| 19253D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 6 of 8 | F J Pratt | SCA203 | PDF (125595 KB) | |
| 19258D | 037 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 4 of 8 | Russ Woody | SCA361 | PDF (110031 KB) | |
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 | 24 of 25 (8 on waitlist) | Mary Sweeney | SCI106 | |
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 | 6 of 8 | Bob Tzudiker | SCA362 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19271D | 037 | Lecture | 7:00-10:00pm | Tuesday | 7 of 12 (17 on waitlist) | Paul Foley | SCA342 | | |
| 19272D | 037 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 7 of 12 | Janet Batchler | SCA342 | |
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 | 32 of 33 | Michael Lane, Kristen Davis | SCA255 | |
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 | 15 of 18 | Wendy Phillips | RZCSTG A | PDF (90273 KB) | |
| 19424D | 037 | 2.0 | Lecture | 9:00-12:50pm | Monday | 18 of 18 | Wendy Phillips | SCA214 | PDF (90098 KB) | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adapting Source Material as a Writers Room | ||||||||||
| 19186D | 037 | 2.0 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 8 of 8 | John Watson | SCB304 | | |
| Writing for the Global Market | ||||||||||
| 19212D | 037 | 4.0 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 3 of 6 | Richard Kletter | SCA361 | | |