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.

• 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	27 of 30	Paul Foley	SCB104
19383D	001	Discussion	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	9 of 10	Deborah Seibel	SCB304
19384D	001	Discussion	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	8 of 10	Mark Shepherd	SCA362
19385D	001	Discussion	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	10 of 10	Robert Ramsey	SCI209

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	Thursday	7 of 7	Bob Tzudiker	SCA345	Word (61952 KB)
19157D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	8 of 8	Janet Batchler	SCA361
19429D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	7 of 8	David Brind	SCA345
19447D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	7 of 8	Robert Ramsey	SCA342

CTWR 211g: The Television Writer: An Agent of Change (4.0 units)

The television writer as an agent of change across current social issues including, but not limited to: race, gender, and class.

• General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19214R	001	Lecture	1:00-4:50pm	Monday	150 of 150	Barbara Nance	SCI106

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	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	8 of 8	Morgan Land	SCA345
19161D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	7 of 7	Jack Epps	SCB101
19162D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	6 of 7	Tyger Williams	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	9 of 12	Sonja Warfield	SCA342
19190D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	Canceled	Julie Sayres
19413D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	12 of 12 (2 on waitlist)	Ligiah Villalobos	SCA363
19431D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	11 of 12	Maria Escobedo	SCB101

CTWR 324: Introduction to Half-Hour Television Writing (2.0 units)

The fundamentals of writing for comedic episodic television. Writing scenes from popular comedy series and examination of half-hour television comedy story structure.

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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19296D	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12 (4 on waitlist)	Larry Balmagia	SCA362

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	118 of 150	David Isaacs	SCI106	Word (134392 KB)

CTWR 405: Storytelling for Virtual and Augmented Reality (2.0 units)

Storytelling for the 360-degree visual arena. Focus on immersive worlds, challenges of virtual and augmented reality, and active audience engagement.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTAN 436 or CTAN 536 or CTWR 100 or CTWR 412 or CTWR 413 or CTWR 505 or CTWR 513 or CTWR 518)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19287D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	6 of 12	Maureen Yeager	SCA363

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
19433D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	19 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	Tuesday	14 of 14 (12 on waitlist)	Danny Bilson	SCI207	PDF (142472 KB)

CTWR 412: Introduction to Screenwriting (2.0 units)

Introduction to the formal elements of writing the short film.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19166R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	12 of 12	Frank Mc Adams	SCA258
19167R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	10 of 12	Anne Postman	SCA259
19168R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	10 of 12	Jarrett Golding	SCA362
19169R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	8 of 12	James Mc Ginn	SCB101
19170R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	11 of 12	Benita Garvin	SCA342
19171R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	10 of 12	Jason E Squire	SCA214
19172R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	9 of 12	Martin Daniel	SCB304
19173R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Richard Whitley	SCA342
19174R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	11 of 12	Jim Staahl	SCA342
19175R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	11 of 12	Sandra Berg	SCB101
19316R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	9 of 12	Nicole Jefferson	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	12 of 12	Toni Ann Johnson	SCA209	Word (144693 KB)
19179D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Jarrett Golding	SCB101
19180D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	David Brind	SCA342
19181D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	12 of 12	Vincent Robert	SCI209
19448D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Peter Robinson	SCA259	PDF (147212 KB)

CTWR 414: The Screenplay (2.0 units)

Students study story structure and develop several story outlines, write a short script for possible production, a feature film outline and first act. Recommended preparation: CTWR-416. Open only to Cinematic Arts Film and Television Production majors.

• Prerequisite: CTWR 413
• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production, Cinema-Television

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19188D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	13 of 14	Sandra Berg	SCA259
19189D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	13 of 14	Maria Escobedo	SCB101

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	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	11 of 12 (12 on waitlist)	Toni Ann Johnson	SCA259	Word (84992 KB)
19427D	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	11 of 12 (7 on waitlist)	Benita Garvin	SCA342
19432D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	12 of 12 (3 on waitlist)	Anne Postman	SCB101

CTWR 415b: Advanced Writing (4.0 units)

Creation of script with extensive workshopping of scenes in class leading to a first draft and revision as a final assignment.

• Prerequisite: CTWR 415A

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19194D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	Canceled	David Weber

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	161 of 200	Paul Foley	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	15 of 25	Peter Exline	SCA203	PDF (100773 KB)

CTWR 418a: Senior Thesis (4.0 units)

a: Creation of feature-length treatment and first draft Senior Thesis screenplay, including "pitching" experiences. B: Completion and revision of Senior Thesis project and introduction to motion picture industry procedures and practices through interaction with industry representatives. Open to B.F.A. Writing for Screen and Television students only.

• Prerequisite: CTWR 305
• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Writing for Screen and Television

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19199D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Mark Shepherd	SCA361

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	Mort Nathan	SCA345
19440D	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	8 of 8	Barbara Nance	SCA361

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
19178D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	John Bowman	OFFICE

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.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 321 or CTWR 324 or CTWR 514A or CTWR 529)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19203D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	9 of 10 (7 on waitlist)	David Balkan	SCA362
19206D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	8 of 10 (5 on waitlist)	Deborah Seibel	SCA216

CTWR 431: Screenwriters and Their Work (2.0 units, max 6)

Detailed investigation of a specific screenwriter's style and the works they've influenced. Lectures include screenings and visiting screenwriters.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
Unique and Compelling Voices: The Extraordinary Screenwriting of American Independent Cinema
19443R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	78 of 150	Howard Rodman	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.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 321 or CTWR 324 or CTWR 529)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19192D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	10 of 10 (5 on waitlist)	Linda Teverbaugh	SCA362	PDF (105580 KB)
19207D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	8 of 10 (5 on waitlist)	F J Pratt	SCB101	PDF (156305 KB)

CTWR 435: Writing for Film and Television Genres (2.0-4.0 units, max 8)

Preparation of proposals and scripts for different types of film or television programming: emphasis on conception, structure, characterization and format.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 206B or CTWR 415B)

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
Staff Writing the Original Drama Series
19445D	001	2.0	Lecture	9:00-12:50pm	Thursday	Canceled	Mort Nathan

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: 1 from (CTWR 421 or CTWR 434)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19353D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	10 of 10 (4 on waitlist)	Sonja Warfield	SCA363
19449D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	9 of 10 (5 on waitlist)	John Bowman	SCA361

CTWR 438: Linked Narrative Storytelling for the Web (2.0-4.0 units, max 8)

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

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

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19211D	001	4.0	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	6 of 14	David Goetsch	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	6 of 10 (1 on waitlist)	Liz Keyishian	SCB304
19351D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	10 of 10 (3 on waitlist)	Kate Powers	SCA362	PDF (111337 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	Daphne Pollon	SCA255

CTWR 505: Creating the Short Film (2.0 units)

Strengthening and deepening the ability to conceive and develop ideas that will lead to compelling, authentic, and personally meaningful films. Duplicates credit in CTWR 528.

• Concurrent enrollment: CTPR 507

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19280D	037	Lecture	9:00-11:50am	Tuesday	11 of 12 (1 on waitlist)	David Weber	SCB304	Word (52224 KB)
19281D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12 (1 on waitlist)	Sean Hood	SCB304	PDF (201281 KB)
19282D	037	Lecture	9:00-11:50am	Wednesday	12 of 12	Mark Shepherd	SCA214
19283D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12 (1 on waitlist)	Tim Curnen	SCA310
19284D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12 (1 on waitlist)	Rick Parks	SCA316	Word (145670 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	15 of 18	Angelo Pacifici,	SCESTG 2
			2:00-5:50pm	Wednesday		Elizabeth Hinlein, John Duffy	SCI207
18604D	037	Lecture	9:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	15 of 18	Linda Brown,	SCESTG 2	PDF (192617 KB)
			9:00-12:50pm	Thursday		James Savoca, Jonathan Dudkowski	SCI207
18607D	037	Lecture	2:00-5:50pm	Tuesday	16 of 18	Robert Kositchek,	SCESTG 2	PDF (169046 KB)
			2:00-5:50pm	Thursday		Tim Kirkman, Nancy Forner	SCA203
18608D	037	Lecture	2:00-5:50pm	Tuesday	14 of 18	Rebekah McKendry,	SCI207	Word (123491 KB)
			2:00-5:50pm	Thursday		Philip Schwartz, Leander Sales	SCESTG 2
18612D	037	Lab	6:00-9:00pm	Monday	15 of 18	Steven Albrezzi	SCA258
18613D	037	Lab	6:00-9:00pm	Tuesday	15 of 18	Peter Robinson	SCA258
18614D	037	Lab	6:00-9:00pm	Wednesday	14 of 18	Steven Albrezzi	SCA258
18615D	037	Lab	6:00-9:00pm	Thursday	15 of 18	Peter Robinson	SCA258
18616D	037	Lab	TBA	TBA	1 of 12		OFFICE

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	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	8 of 8	David Howard	SCA245
19226D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	8 of 8	Thomas Abrams	SCA362
19227D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Sharon Greene	SCA362
19228D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Donald Bohlinger	SCA361	PDF (98378 KB)

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)
• Note: The Friday afternoon sessions will meet once a month on 8/25, 9/22, 10/20, 11/17, and 12/1.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19230D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Theodore Braun	SCA345
			2:00-3:50pm	Friday			SCA108
19231D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	8 of 8	David Howard	SCA361
			2:00-3:50pm	Friday			SCA108
19232D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	8 of 8	Thomas Abrams	SCA362
			2:00-3:50pm	Friday			SCA108
19233D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Sharon Greene	SCB304
			2:00-3:50pm	Friday			SCA108
19234D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Donald Bohlinger	SCA203	PDF (161525 KB)
			2:00-3:50pm	Friday			SCA108

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)
• Note: The Friday afternoon sessions will meet once a month on 8/25, 9/22, 10/20, 11/17, and 12/1.
• 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
			2:00-3:50pm	Friday			SCA108
19231D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	8 of 8	David Howard	SCA361
			2:00-3:50pm	Friday			SCA108
19232D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	8 of 8	Thomas Abrams	SCA362
			2:00-3:50pm	Friday			SCA108
19233D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Sharon Greene	SCB304
			2:00-3:50pm	Friday			SCA108
19234D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Donald Bohlinger	SCA203	PDF (161525 KB)
			2:00-3:50pm	Friday			SCA108

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	8 of 8	Thomas Abrams	SCA362
19227D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Sharon Greene	SCA362
19228D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Donald Bohlinger	SCA361	PDF (98378 KB)

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	6 of 7	Irving Belateche	SCA361
19238D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	6 of 7	Howard Rodman	SCA342
19342D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	0 of 7		TBA

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	34 of 75	Irving Belateche	SCI106
19442R	037	Lecture	1:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	28 of 75	Janet Batchler	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	8 of 8	David Isaacs	SCA342

CTWR 519a: Thesis in Television Drama (4.0 units)

Part A -- writing the pilot -- is an intensive workshop in which master's students develop an original television 1-hour series including characters, world and storylines for season one. Final assignment is the finished pilot episode of the series. Prerequisite: CTWR 514b. Corequisite: CTWR 521. Open only to master students in Writing for Screen and Television.

• Prerequisite: CTWR 514b
• Corequisite: CTWR 521
• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Writing for Screen and Television
• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19245D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	6 of 6	David Balkan	SCA345
19437D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	6 of 6	Liz Keyishian	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
19250D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	7 of 8	Barbara Nance	SCA361
19251D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	8 of 8	Georgia Jeffries	SCA345

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
19354R	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	8 of 10	Maureen Yeager	SCA245

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 (1 on waitlist)	Wayne Powers	SCA362	PDF (210158 KB)
19255D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	12 of 12 (1 on waitlist)	Vincent Robert	SCA363
19256D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	12 of 12 (1 on waitlist)	Tim Curnen	SCI209
19257D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	10 of 12 (1 on waitlist)	Jeffrey Hammer	SCA259	PDF (144597 KB)
19423D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	12 of 12 (1 on waitlist)	Siavash Farahani	SCB101	PDF (204249 KB)

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

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 8	Siavash Farahani	SCA342	PDF (135315 KB)
19318D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	7 of 8	Peter Robinson	SCI209	PDF (97527 KB)

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	8 of 8	David Weber	SCA342	Word (47104 KB)
19264D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	8 of 8 (1 on waitlist)	Mark Harris	SCB207

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	Wednesday	7 of 8	Sonja Warfield	SCA345
19253D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	6 of 8	F J Pratt	SCA345	PDF (154423 KB)
19258D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	6 of 8	Jacquelyn Edmonds Cofer	SCA361	PDF (118785 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	Canceled	Mary Sweeney

CTWR 543: The Character-Driven Screenplay (4.0 units)

Advanced screenwriting wherein a first draft of a feature-length script will be developed and written with an emphasis on character as story engine. Prerequisite: CTWR 533b. Recommended preparation: CTWR 516. Open only to master students in Cinematic Arts Film and Television Production (CAPR).

• Prerequisite: CTWR 533b
• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production
• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19289R	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	6 of 8	Edward Horowitz	SCA362	Word (69120 KB)

CTWR 553: Advanced Rewriting Workshop (4.0 units, max 8)

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	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	7 of 8 (3 on waitlist)	Bobby Smith	SCA342
19266D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	8 of 8	Rick Parks	SCA345	PDF (113416 KB)

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	12 of 13 (4 on waitlist)	Trey Callaway	SCA342
19272D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	9 of 12 (5 on waitlist)	Paul Foley	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	32 of 33	Kristen Davis, Ross Putman	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 18	Wendy Phillips	RZCSTG A	PDF (88009 KB)
19424D	037	2.0	Lecture	9:00-12:50pm	Monday	18 of 18	Wendy Phillips	SCA214	PDF (87695 KB)

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 the Targeted Feature Script
19212D	037	4.0	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	7 of 8	David Weber	SCA361
Narrative Podcasts
19285D	037	2.0	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	4 of 10	Mort Nathan	SCA259