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 206b: Writing the Screenplay (4.0 units)

Writing a feature-length screenplay based on treatment developed in CTWR 206a. Includes a first draft and a polish.

• Prerequisite: CTWR 206a
• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Writing for Screen and Television

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19156D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	7 of 7	Bob Tzudiker	SCA342
19157D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	8 of 8	Janet Batchler	SCB101
19316D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	7 of 8	David Brind	SCA361
19352D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 8	Robert Ramsey	SCA361

CTWR 250: Breaking the Story (2.0 units)

Examination of the fundamental elements of a good story, and how to use those elements to develop new screenplay ideas. Recommended preparation: CTWR 106b.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19358D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	9 of 9	Peter Robinson	SCA342
19360D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	8 of 9	Sharon Greene	SCA361
19422D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	8 of 9	Morgan Land	SCA345	Word (136428 KB)

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)
• Note: Sections 19353, 19362, 19364 are restricted to WST majors.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19306D	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	11 of 12 (5 on waitlist)	Lisa Seidman	SCA362
19353D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	8 of 8	Ligiah Villalobos	SCA259
19362D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	9 of 9	Maria Escobedo	SCA258
19364D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	9 of 9	David Balkan	SCA363
19414D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12 (7 on waitlist)	John Roche	SCA362

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
19308D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Larry Balmagia	SCA259
19309D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	11 of 12	F J Pratt	SCB304	PDF (163627 KB)

CTWR 410L: Character Development and Storytelling for Games (4.0 units)

An exploration of characters and story worlds as they relate to gaming with an emphasis on emotionally rich environments in interactive enetertainment. Recommended preparation: CTIN 488

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19168D	001	Lecture-Lab	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	14 of 14 (10 on waitlist)	Danny Bilson	SCI207	PDF (142396 KB)

CTWR 411: Television Script Analysis (2.0 units)

In-depth analysis of the craft of writing prime-time episodic television. Examination of situation comedies and dramas through weekly screenings and lectures.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19205R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	130 of 150	Pamela Douglas	SCI106

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
19152R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	11 of 12	Benita Garvin	SCA342
19169R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	11 of 12	Vincent Robert	SCB304
19173R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	10 of 12	Sandra Berg	SCA255
19177R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	12 of 12	Frank Mc Adams	SCA310
19199R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	12 of 12	Peter Exline	SCA342	PDF (178628 KB)
19351R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 13	David Brind	SCA259
19354R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Martin Daniel	SCB101
19357R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	11 of 12	Jeffrey Hammer	SCA342	Word (133492 KB)
19434R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	12 of 12	Jason E Squire	SCA214
19435R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	James Mc Ginn	SCB101
19441R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	11 of 12	Jim Staahl	SCA258

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
19182D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Maria Escobedo	SCA362
19183D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	12 of 12	Wayne Powers	SCA362
19184D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Benita Garvin	SCI209
19185D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	12 of 12	Jarrett Golding	SCB304
19342D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	13 of 13	Anne Postman	SCA310

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
19193D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	13 of 14	Tim Curnen	SCA342
19195D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	14 of 14	Robert Sabin	SCA214	PDF (588881 KB)

CTWR 415a: Advanced Writing (2.0 units)

Principles of the feature film; creating theme, character and structure that combine into a feature-length story treatment. Recommended preparation: CTWR 416.

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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19200D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Sandra Berg	SCA363
19201D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	12 of 12 (1 on waitlist)	Richard Whitley	SCA342
19366D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	12 of 12 (7 on waitlist)	Anne Postman	SCA259

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
19343D	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	8 of 10 (3 on waitlist)	Toni Ann Johnson	SCA342	Word (47172 KB)

CTWR 418b: Senior Thesis (4.0 units)

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 418A
• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Writing for Screen and Television

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19209D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	7 of 7	Sharon Greene	SCA361
			2:00-5:50pm	Friday			SCA310

CTWR 419b: Senior Thesis in Dramatic Television (4.0 units)

Revision of original pilot script, writing of mid-season episode, and completion of bible for original dramatic series developed in first semester.

• Prerequisite: CTWR 419a
• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Writing for Screen and Television

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19210D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	8 of 8	Barbara Nance	SCA259
19430D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	8 of 8	Mort Nathan	SCA361	Word (51200 KB)

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

Rewrite, casting, and stage performance of the comedy development process. A rewrite of the final draft and completion of the series bible with multiple seasons.

• Prerequisite: CTWR 420a
• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Writing for Screen and Television

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19370D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	7 of 7	John Bowman	SCA345

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
19214D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	7 of 10 (9 on waitlist)	Deborah Seibel	SCA362
19216D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	10 of 10 (17 on waitlist)	Michael Cassutt	SCA214	Word (68096 KB)

CTWR 422: Creating the Dramatic Television Series (2.0 units, max 4)

Examination and creation of the world, characters, and concept for an original hour-long dramatic series. Writing an outline for an original dramatic pilot.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19432D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	15 of 16 (15 on waitlist)	Brian Peterson	SCB101

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
Crime Drama - Tales of Transgression from "In Cold Blood" to "The Night Of"
19181R	001	Lecture	6:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	100 of 150	Kary Antholis	SCI106	PDF (83052 KB)

CTWR 434: Writing the Half-Hour Comedy Series (2.0 units, max 6)

Writing an episode of an existing half-hour comedy series, with emphasis on the anatomy of a joke, comedic structure, and character.

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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19153D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	10 of 10 (11 on waitlist)	F J Pratt	SCB304	PDF (184008 KB)
19355D	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	8 of 10	Jim Staahl	SCA363
19440D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	10 of 10 (17 on waitlist)	Sonja Warfield	SCA342	PDF (138513 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
Writing the Hour-Long Genre Pilot
19213D	001	4.0	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	8 of 10 (1 on waitlist)	Jeffrey Vlaming	SCB101	PDF (329236 KB)
Writing the Contained Feature
19333D	001	4.0	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	8 of 8	Peter Robinson	SCB304

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
19226D	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	10 of 10	David Isaacs	SCA362

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
19227D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	9 of 10 (7 on waitlist)	Joe Peracchio	SCI209

CTWR 449: Rewriting the Original Dramatic Series Pilot (4.0 units, max 8)

An advanced workshop in which an original hour-long television pilot will be rewritten with emphasis on character, world creation and future story lines. Prerequisite(s): CTWR 439. Recommended preparation: CTWR 411.

• Prerequisite: CTWR 439

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19332D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	5 of 8	Kate Powers	SCA361

CTWR 453: Advanced Feature Rewriting (4.0 units, max 8)

An advanced workshop in which a feature length screenplay will be rewritten using a specific methodology that focuses on a macro to micro approach to revision.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 305 or CTWR 415B)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19155D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	9 of 9 (2 on waitlist)	Maureen Yeager	SCA362
19231D	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	8 of 8 (5 on waitlist)	Bobby Smith	SCA342

CTWR 459a: Entertainment Industry Seminar (2.0 units)

Examination and analysis of various topics, issues, and resources pertaining to creative, legal, and business perspectives for writers in the entertainment industry.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19336D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	31 of 31	Benjamin Fast, Kristen Davis	SCA255

CTWR 477: Staff Writing the Sketch Comedy Show (2.0 units, max 6)

Staff writing a sketch comedy show with emphasis on creating comedic characters, political humor, monologue writing, and joke construction. A live show will be produced. Prerequisite: CTWR 404

• Prerequisite: CTWR 404

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19376D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	7 of 10 (1 on waitlist)	John Bowman	RZC117
			4:00-10:00pm	Friday			RZC111

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
Straight to Series: Writing and Producing the Episodic Drama
19277D	001	2.0	Lecture	9:00-12:50pm	Thursday	6 of 6	Barbara Nance	SCA363

CTWR 502: Graduate Writing Symposium (1.0 unit)

A survey of the creative and professional range of the working screenwriter. Recommended preparation: CNTV 501.

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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19340D	037	Lecture	7:30-9:00pm	Thursday	34 of 34	Anne Thompson	SCB104

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	12 of 12	Wayne Powers	SCA342
19281D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Rick Parks	SCA362	Word (151239 KB)
19282D	037	Lecture	9:00-11:50am	Wednesday	12 of 12	Paul Foley	SCA316
19283D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Robert Ramsey	SCB101
19285D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Thomas Abrams	SCA316

Concurrent Course
CTPR 507: Production I (4.0 units)

The effective communication of ideas through the language of cinema; one directing exercise; two short HD projects; introductions to producing, directing, editing, cinematography, and sound.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
• Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): School of Cinematic Arts

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18460D	037	Lecture	2:00-5:50pm	Monday	17 of 18	Angelo Pacifici,	SCESTG 2	PDF (330192 KB)
			2:00-5:50pm	Wednesday		Juli Juteau, Nancy Forner	SCA214
18461D	037	Lecture	9:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	17 of 18	Linda Brown,	SCESTG 2	PDF (248648 KB)
			9:00-12:50pm	Thursday		James Savoca, Jonathan Dudkowski	SCI207
18462D	037	Lecture	2:00-5:50pm	Tuesday	15 of 18	Robert Kositchek,	SCESTG 2	PDF (252469 KB)
			2:00-5:50pm	Thursday		Tim Kirkman, Allan Holzman	SCI207
18464D	037	Lecture	2:00-5:50pm	Tuesday	16 of 18	Rebekah McKendry,	SCA258	Word (136866 KB)
			2:00-5:50pm	Thursday		Jeremy Royce, Leander Sales	SCESTG 2
18673D	037	Lab	6:00-9:00pm	Wednesday	16 of 18	Steven Albrezzi	SCA258
18674D	037	Lab	6:00-9:00pm	Monday	16 of 18	Steven Albrezzi	SCA258
18675D	037	Lab	6:00-9:00pm	Tuesday	15 of 18	Peter Robinson	SCA258
18676D	037	Lab	6:00-9:00pm	Thursday	18 of 18	Peter Robinson	SCA258
18677D	037	Lab	TBA	TBA	0 of 12		OFFICE

CTWR 514b: Basic Dramatic Screenwriting (2.0 units)

Dramaturgy for the fiction and nonfiction work. Techniques for creating the original or adapted theatrical length script. b: Development of an outline and feature length, original script. Open to graduate screenwriting (CNTV) and dramatic writing (Theatre) students only.

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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19233D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Janet Batchler	SCA361
19234D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	8 of 8	Eric Freiser	SCB304
19235D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	8 of 8	David Weber	SCA361
19236D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Morgan Land	SCA361
19237D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Bobby Smith	SCA345

CTWR 515b: Practicum in Screenwriting (4.0 units)

Comprehensive re-writing of second and third drafts of a feature screenplay leading to a polished and professional piece.

• Prerequisite: CTWR 515A

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19242D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	6 of 7	Howard Rodman	SCA362
19310D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	6 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
19251R	037	Lecture	1:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	44 of 50	Irving Belateche	SCA110
19252D	037	Lecture	1:00-4:50pm	Thursday	33 of 33	Thomas Abrams	SCA110
19449R	037	Lecture	1:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	37 of 50	Sean Hood	SCA112

CTWR 517b: Thesis in Half-Hour Television Comedy (4.0 units)

The re-write, casting, and performance stages of television comedy development. The completion of a final draft of the pilot script and series bible. Open only to Writing for Screen and Television master students.

• Prerequisite: CTWR 517a
• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Writing for Screen and Television
• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19243D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	8 of 8	David Isaacs	SCA345

CTWR 518: Introduction to Interactive Writing (2.0 units)

A series of exercises written and discussed for interactive experiences.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19253D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Friday	9 of 15	Maureen Yeager	SCI209

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

Part B -- writing the series bible and mid-season episode -- is part two of the television thesis course. Students develop their original series further by writing the bible for the series and the mid-season episode which is reflective of storylines, characters and settings developed in part A of the course. Open to M.F.A. Writing for Screen and Television students only.

• Prerequisite: CTWR 519A
• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Writing for Screen and Television

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19246D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	6 of 6	David Balkan	SCA345
19319D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	6 of 6	Liz Keyishian	SCB101

CTWR 520: Advanced Scene Writing Workshop (2.0 units)

Intensive workshop oriented specifically to writing and re-writing the most effective and telling dramatic scenes to heighten audience participation and greater story impact.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 514b or CTWR 533a)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19256D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	11 of 12 (4 on waitlist)	Theodore Braun	SCB101	PDF (133542 KB)

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
19260D	037	Lecture	3:00-5:50pm	Monday	6 of 8	Deborah Seibel	SCB207

CTWR 523: Introduction to the Screenplay (4.0 units)

Introduction to formal elements of the screenplay through lectures and the workshopping of a complete first draft of a feature-length script. Prerequisite: CTAN 536 or CTWR 505 or CTWR 518. Recommended preparation: CTWR 516.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTAN 536 or CTWR 505 or CTWR 518)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19378D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	9 of 10 (5 on waitlist)	Robert Townsend	SCA362	PDF (181662 KB)

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
19265D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Siavash Farahani	SCA362	PDF (173736 KB)
19266D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	11 of 12	Jarrett Golding	SCA216
19267D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Martin Daniel	SCA216
19268D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Tim Curnen	SCB101
19269D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Vincent Robert	SCA362

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
19276D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	10 of 10	Mark Harris	SCA342	Word (56832 KB)
19424D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	5 of 10	Siavash Farahani	SCB101	PDF (142503 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
19284D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	6 of 8	David Weber	SCB207
19286D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	8 of 8	Sean Hood	SCA362	PDF (149580 KB)

CTWR 537: Advanced Half-Hour Comedy Series Pilot (4.0 units, max 8)

Development of an original half-hour comedy series; writing of the pilot episode and series bible. Prerequisite: CTWR 514a. Open only to master students in Theatre (Dramatic Writing) and Writing for Screen and Television.

• Prerequisite: CTWR 514a
• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Theatre (Dramatic Writing), Writing for Screen and Television
• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19322D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	6 of 8	Mort Nathan	SCA362	Word (114728 KB)
19324D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	8 of 8	Sonja Warfield	SCA342

CTWR 539: Advanced Hour-Long Drama Series Pilot (4.0 units, max 8)

Development of an original one hour drama series; writing of the pilot episode and series bible. Prerequisite: CTWR 514a. Open only to master students in Theatre (Dramatic Writing) and Writing for Screen and Television.

• Prerequisite: CTWR 514a
• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Theatre (Dramatic Writing), Writing for Screen and Television
• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19327D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	5 of 8	Kevin Arkadie	SCA345
19328D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	8 of 8	Pamela Douglas	SCA310
19445D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	8 of 8	Liz Keyishian	SCA361

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	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	18 of 19 (19 on waitlist)	Mary Sweeney	RZC111

CTWR 549: Advanced Rewriting Workshop in Hour-Long Drama (4.0 units, max 8)

Advanced television writing, emphasizing the rewrite of a first draft pilot script and series bible for an hour-long television series.

• Prerequisite: CTWR 539

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19380D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	6 of 8	Ligiah Villalobos	SCA361

CTWR 550: Advanced Story Development (2.0 units)

Advanced development of the story creation process by examining the core elements of a good story. Compiling a portfolio of story ideas.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 514a or CTWR 529)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19151D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	10 of 10 (7 on waitlist)	Howard Rodman	SCB304

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
19335D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	8 of 8 (3 on waitlist)	Tyger Williams	SCA345

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
19295D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	10 of 12	Paul Foley	SCA342
19296D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	11 of 12 (3 on waitlist)	Trey Callaway	SCA342

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
Breaking Into the TV Writers' Room
19158D	037	2.0	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	10 of 13 (13 on waitlist)	Jeffrey Glaser	SCA216
Starting from Zero: Building Story from Curiosity
19250D	037	2.0	Lecture	3:00-5:50pm	Monday	17 of 17	Sharon Greene, Brian Grazer	OFFICE
Advanced Writing for Animation
19388D	037	2.0	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	6 of 10	Paul Foley	SCA310