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	8 of 8	Bob Tzudiker	SCA342	PDF (94679 KB)
19157D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	6 of 7	Janet Batchler	SCB101
19316D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	9 of 9	David Brind	SCA259

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	Donald Bohlinger	SCA342	PDF (88581 KB)
19360D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	9 of 9	Jeffrey Hammer	SCA361	Word (87040 KB)
19422D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	9 of 9	Janet Batchler	SCI209

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	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	12 of 12	Taylor Martin	SCA342
19353D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	9 of 9	Deborah Seibel	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	John Roche	SCA363
19414D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12 (10 on waitlist)	Julie Sayres	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	10 of 12 (8 on waitlist)	Larry Balmagia	SCA259
19309D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	12 of 12 (7 on waitlist)	F J Pratt	SCB304	PDF (301924 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	13 of 14 (16 on waitlist)	Danny Bilson	SCI207

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	148 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	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	12 of 12	Tim Curnen	SCA362
19169R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Vincent Robert	SCB304
19199R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	12 of 12	Peter Exline	SCA342	PDF (162775 KB)
19351R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Toni Ann Johnson	SCA259	PDF (129384 KB)
19354R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Julie Sayres	SCB101
19357R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	12 of 12	Benita Garvin	SCA342
19434R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	11 of 12	Jason E Squire	SCA214	PDF (112453 KB)
19435R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Kim Beyer-Johnson	SCA342
19441R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	12 of 12	Jim Staahl	SCA362

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	Martin Daniel	SCA362
19183D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	9 of 12	Rick Parks	SCA342	PDF (186447 KB)
19184D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	11 of 12	Benita Garvin	SCI209
19185D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	8 of 12	Jarrett Golding	SCA255
19342D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	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	14 of 14	Mark Shepherd	SCA342
19195D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	14 of 14	Robert Sabin	SCA214

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 (13 on waitlist)	Richard Whitley	SCA363
19201D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	12 of 12 (5 on waitlist)	Anne Postman	SCA342
19366D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	12 of 12 (19 on waitlist)	Jarrett Golding	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
19203D	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	7 of 10	Lindsay Stidham	SCA363
19343D	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	10 of 10 (15 on waitlist)	Toni Ann Johnson	SCA342	PDF (86087 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
19207D	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	5 of 5	Robert Ramsey	SCA345
			1:00-3:50pm	Friday			SCA363
19209D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	4 of 5	Sean Hood	SCA361
			4:00-6:50pm	Friday			SCA203

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	5 of 5	Maria Escobedo	SCA259
			2:00-5:50pm	Friday			SCA310
19430D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	5 of 6	Deborah Seibel	SCA361
			2:00-5:50pm	Friday			SCA310

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	10 of 10 (21 on waitlist)	Barbara Nance	SCA362
19216D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	9 of 10 (15 on waitlist)	Yasemin Yilmaz	SCA214
19318D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	9 of 10 (14 on waitlist)	John Roche	SCB304

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 (17 on waitlist)	Joe Peracchio	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
Born This Way: Writing the LGBTQ Story for Film and Television
19181R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	75 of 150	David Brind	SCI106
True Crime Documentaries
19350R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	67 of 100	Kary Antholis	SCA112	PDF (78082 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 (15 on waitlist)	F J Pratt	SCB304	PDF (203945 KB)
19355D	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	9 of 10 (18 on waitlist)	Jim Staahl	SCA363
19440D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	10 of 10 (17 on waitlist)	Sonja Warfield	SCA342

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 Contained Feature
19333D	001	4.0	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	8 of 8 (7 on waitlist)	Irving Belateche	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 (15 on waitlist)	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	10 of 10 (12 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	4 of 8 (1 on waitlist)	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	8 of 8 (4 on waitlist)	Jeffrey Hammer	SCA362	Word (105984 KB)
19231D	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	8 of 8 (6 on waitlist)	Maureen Yeager	SCA342
19411D	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	8 of 8 (7 on waitlist)	Morgan Land	SCA361

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	20 of 20	Kristen Davis, Benjamin Fast	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	6 of 10	John Bowman	RZC117
			4:00-10:00pm	Friday			RZC111

CTWR 489: Straight to Series: Writing and Producing the Episodic Drama (2.0-4.0 units, max 8)

Staff writing and producing the original episodic drama, from development to post-production.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 421 or CTWR 434 or CTWR 521 or CTWR 534)

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19416D	001	2.0	Lecture-Lab	9:00-11:50am	Wednesday	6 of 6	David Balkan	SCA345
				1:00-4:50pm	Wednesday			SCA345

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	David Weber	SCA342
19281D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Rick Parks	SCA362	PDF (191691 KB)
19282D	037	Lecture	9:00-11:50am	Wednesday	12 of 12	Sharon Greene	SCA316
19283D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Mark Harris	SCB101	Word (77312 KB)
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	16 of 18	Angelo Pacifici,	SCESTG 2	PDF (308344 KB)
			2:00-5:50pm	Wednesday		Bita Shafipour, Leander Sales, Pablo Frasconi	SCI207
18461D	037	Lecture	9:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	18 of 18	Linda Brown,	SCESTG 2	PDF (304631 KB)
			9:00-12:50pm	Thursday		Paul Kowalski, Jonathan Dudkowski, Pablo Frasconi	SCI207
18462D	037	Lecture	2:00-5:50pm	Tuesday	15 of 18	Paul Maibaum,	SCESTG 2	PDF (304605 KB)
			2:00-5:50pm	Thursday		Tim Kirkman, Roeban Katz, Pablo Frasconi	SCI207
18464D	037	Lecture	2:00-5:50pm	Tuesday	17 of 18	Rebekah McKendry,	SCB104	PDF (303115 KB)
			2:00-5:50pm	Thursday		James Okeeffe, Leander Sales, Pablo Frasconi	SCESTG 1
18673D	037	Lab	6:00-9:00pm	Wednesday	17 of 18	Steven Albrezzi	SCA258
18674D	037	Lab	6:00-9:00pm	Monday	17 of 18	Steven Albrezzi	SCA258
18675D	037	Lab	6:00-9:00pm	Tuesday	17 of 18	Peter Robinson	SCA258
18676D	037	Lab	6:00-9:00pm	Thursday	15 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	Howard Rodman	SCA361
19234D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	6 of 6	Robert Ramsey	SCB304
19235D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Donald Bohlinger	SCA361	PDF (80457 KB)
19236D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	6 of 7	Morgan Land	SCA361	Word (100378 KB)
19237D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	6 of 6	David Howard	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	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	6 of 6	Mary Sweeney	SCA362
			4:00-6:50pm	Monday			SCA259
19310D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	7 of 7	Eric Freiser	SCA342
			10:00-12:50pm	Monday			SCA310

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
19252D	037	Lecture	1:00-4:50pm	Thursday	30 of 31	Irving Belateche	SCA110
19449R	037	Lecture	9:00-12:50pm	Friday	70 of 85 (5 on waitlist)	Thomas Abrams	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	12 of 15 (3 on waitlist)	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	7 of 7	David Balkan	SCA345
			4:00-6:50pm	Monday			SCA342
19319D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	6 of 6	Georgia Jeffries	SCA362
			1:00-3:50pm	Monday			SCA214

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
19257D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	11 of 12 (6 on waitlist)	Theodore Braun	SCB101
19258D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 12 (5 on waitlist)	David Howard	SCB101

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 (11 on waitlist)	Sharon Greene	SCA362

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 (377021 KB)
19266D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	10 of 12	Paul Foley	SCB304
19267D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Siavash Farahani	SCI209	PDF (417649 KB)
19268D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	11 of 12	Tim Curnen	SCB101
19269D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	10 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	8 of 8	Donald Hewitt	SCA342
19424D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	7 of 8	Mark Shepherd	SCB101

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	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	4 of 8	Donald Hewitt	SCA345

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 7 (7 on waitlist)	Sonja Warfield	SCA362
19324D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	7 of 7 (5 on waitlist)	Larry Balmagia	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	6 of 6 (6 on waitlist)	Adam Belanoff	SCA345	Word (57344 KB)
19328D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	4 of 7 (5 on waitlist)	Pamela Douglas	SCA310
19445D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	7 of 7 (9 on waitlist)	Barbara Nance	SCA361

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	8 of 8 (4 on waitlist)	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	9 of 10 (16 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
19240D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	4 of 8 (4 on waitlist)	Nicole Jefferson	SCB101	Word (112128 KB)
19335D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	5 of 8 (2 on waitlist)	Paul Foley	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	9 of 12 (4 on waitlist)	Paul Foley	SCA342
19296D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	13 of 13 (7 on waitlist)	Trey Callaway	SCA342
19415D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	13 of 13 (5 on waitlist)	Pam Veasey	SCB101

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 Writer's Room
19158D	037	2.0	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	6 of 13 (7 on waitlist)	Neely Swanson	SCB304	Word (28575 KB)