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	24 of 30	Paul Foley	SCB104
19383D	001	Discussion	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	9 of 10	Mark Shepherd	SCA342
19384D	001	Discussion	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	8 of 10	Maureen Yeager	SCA362
19385D	001	Discussion	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	7 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	SCA363	PDF (114222 KB)
19157D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	6 of 7	Toni Ann Johnson	SCA362	PDF (150469 KB)
19429D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	David Brind	SCB101
19447D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Donald Hewitt	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	199 of 200	Barbara Nance	SCA108	PDF (599603 KB)

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	Peter Robinson	SCI209
19161D	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	8 of 8	Irving Belateche	SCA362
19162D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	Canceled
19317D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	6 of 9	Lindsay Stidham	SCB101	PDF (149771 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)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19163D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	11 of 12 (6 on waitlist)	David Balkan	SCA342
19190D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	11 of 12	Deborah Seibel	SCA363
19413D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	11 of 12 (6 on waitlist)	Joe Peracchio	SCA363

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 (19 on waitlist)	Larry Balmagia	SCB101

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	114 of 150	David Isaacs	SCI106

CTWR 407: Creating the Comedic Character (2.0 units)

Utilization of various techniques for character to emerge naturally in scene and stories. Creating multiple comedic characters to generate future stories. Recommended preparation: CTWR 404.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19433R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	16 of 20	Chase Winton	RZC114

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

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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19164D	001	Lecture-Lab	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	13 of 14	Marianne Krawczyk	SCI206	PDF (166075 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	Deborah Seibel	SCA258
19167R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	11 of 12	Anne Postman	SCA259
19168R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	12 of 12	Rick Parks	SCA362	PDF (143912 KB)
19171R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	12 of 12	Jason E Squire	SCA214	PDF (138275 KB)
19172R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	12 of 12	Richard Whitley	SCB304
19173R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Martin Daniel	SCA342
19174R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	12 of 12	John Roche	SCA342
19175R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	11 of 12	Jim Staahl	SCB101
19316R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	11 of 12	Lisa Seidman	SCA342	Word (54272 KB)

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	Monday	11 of 12	Matthew Stevens	SCA316
19179D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	11 of 12	Vincent Robert	SCB101	PDF (143108 KB)
19180D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	11 of 12	David Brind	SCA342
19181D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	11 of 12	Martin Daniel	SCA259
19448D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	9 of 12	Toni Ann Johnson	SCA259	PDF (179077 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
19187D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	14 of 14	John Roche	SCA258	PDF (153132 KB)
19189D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	13 of 14	Benita Garvin	SCB101
19191D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	13 of 14	Anne Postman	SCB207

CTWR 415a: Advanced Writing (2.0 units)

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

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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19193D	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	11 of 12 (9 on waitlist)	Lindsay Stidham	SCA259	PDF (149456 KB)
19427D	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	12 of 12 (15 on waitlist)	Alexa Alemanni	SCA342	PDF (101124 KB)
19432D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	11 of 12 (9 on waitlist)	Benita Garvin	SCB101

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	149 of 150	Janet Batchler	SCI106

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	21 of 24	Beverly Neufeld	SCA203

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	6 of 7	Georgia Jeffries	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	6 of 6	Barbara Nance	SCA361	PDF (204926 KB)
19440D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	6 of 6	Kate Powers	SCB101	PDF (170758 KB)

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

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

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 437 or CTWR 439)
• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Writing for Screen and Television

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19176D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	7 of 7	John Bowman	SCA216

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	Canceled	Kate Powers		PDF (176835 KB)
19205D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	9 of 10	Maria Escobedo	SCA362
19206D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	9 of 10 (1 on waitlist)	Barbara Nance	SCA363	PDF (203130 KB)

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
Flux Capacitors, Groundhogs, and Hot Tub Time Machines: The Mechanics of Writing the Time Travel Film
19446R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	85 of 153	Irving Belateche	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	Canceled	Larry Balmagia
19409D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	9 of 10 (7 on waitlist)	Jim Staahl	SCB207

CTWR 437: Writing the Original Situation Comedy Pilot (4.0 units, max 8)

Advanced workshop for writing an original half-hour comedy series, including a pilot script, summary of characters, and story lines for first season.

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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19213D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	6 of 10	Sonja Warfield	SCA363
19353D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	Canceled	Larry Balmagia
19449D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	10 of 10 (4 on waitlist)	F J Pratt	SCI206	PDF (423340 KB)

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	11 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
19151D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	7 of 10	Yasemin Yilmaz	SCB304
19321D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	9 of 10	Joe Peracchio	SCB304
19351D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	9 of 10 (5 on waitlist)	Jeffrey Vlaming	SCI209	Word (31653 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	6:00-9:50pm	Wednesday	5 of 8	F J Pratt	SCA342	PDF (344620 KB)

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

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

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 321 or CTWR 413 or CTWR 505 or CTWR 513)

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19390D	001	2.0	Lecture	1:00-4:50pm	Monday	5 of 8	Anthony Jonas	SCI209

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
19386D	037	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Thursday	31 of 31	David Howard	SCA110

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	Stephen Armour	SCB304	PDF (219850 KB)
19281D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	13 of 13	David Weber	SCB304
19282D	037	Lecture	9:00-11:50am	Wednesday	11 of 12	Sean Hood	SCA214	PDF (207522 KB)
19283D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Matthew Stevens	SCA310
19284D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Eric Freiser	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	16 of 18	Angelo Pacifici,	SCESTG 2	PDF (242082 KB)
			2:00-5:50pm	Wednesday		Bita Shafipour, John Rosenberg, Pablo Frasconi	SCI207
18604D	037	Lecture	9:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	15 of 18	Linda Brown,	SCESTG 2	PDF (303341 KB)
			9:00-12:50pm	Thursday		James Savoca, Scott Gamzon, Pablo Frasconi	SCI207
18607D	037	Lecture	2:00-5:50pm	Tuesday	15 of 18	Savannah Bloch,	SCESTG 2	PDF (321037 KB)
			2:00-5:50pm	Thursday		Tim Kirkman, Bruce Green, Pablo Frasconi	SCI207
18608D	037	Lecture	2:00-5:50pm	Tuesday	15 of 18	Rebekah McKendry,	SCA203	Word (44363 KB)
			2:00-5:50pm	Thursday		Jeremy Royce, Tamera Daugherty, Pablo Frasconi	SCESTG 1
18612D	037	Lab	6:00-9:00pm	Monday	16 of 18	Steven Albrezzi	SCESTG 1
18613D	037	Lab	6:00-9:00pm	Tuesday	15 of 18	Peter Robinson	RZCSTG E
18614D	037	Lab	6:00-9:00pm	Wednesday	15 of 18	Steven Albrezzi	SCESTG 1
18615D	037	Lab	6:00-9:00pm	Thursday	14 of 18	Peter Robinson	SCESTG 1
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	6 of 6	Mark Shepherd	SCA362
19225D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	David Howard	SCA245
19226D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Thomas Abrams	SCA362
19227D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	6 of 6	Sharon Greene	SCA362
19228D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Donald Bohlinger	SCA342	PDF (102081 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 five times, on 8/30, 9/27, 10/25, 11/22, and 12/06.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19230D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	6 of 6	Mark Shepherd	SCA345
			2:00-5:20pm	Friday			SCA108
19231D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	David Howard	SCA361
			2:00-5:20pm	Friday			SCA108
19232D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Thomas Abrams	SCA362
			2:00-5:20pm	Friday			SCA108
19233D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	6 of 6	Sharon Greene	SCB304
			2:00-5:20pm	Friday			SCA108
19234D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Donald Bohlinger	SCA203	PDF (142748 KB)
			2:00-5:20pm	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 five times, on 8/30, 9/27, 10/25, 11/22, and 12/06.
• Concurrent enrollment: CTWR 513

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19230D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	6 of 6	Mark Shepherd	SCA345
			2:00-5:20pm	Friday			SCA108
19231D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	David Howard	SCA361
			2:00-5:20pm	Friday			SCA108
19232D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Thomas Abrams	SCA362
			2:00-5:20pm	Friday			SCA108
19233D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	6 of 6	Sharon Greene	SCB304
			2:00-5:20pm	Friday			SCA108
19234D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Donald Bohlinger	SCA203	PDF (142748 KB)
			2:00-5:20pm	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	6 of 6	Mark Shepherd	SCA362
19225D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	David Howard	SCA245
19226D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Thomas Abrams	SCA362
19227D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	6 of 6	Sharon Greene	SCA362
19228D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Donald Bohlinger	SCA342	PDF (102081 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 6	Mary Sweeney	SCA361
19238D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	6 of 6	Howard Rodman	SCA342

CTWR 516: Advanced Motion Picture Script Analysis (2.0 units)

Critical analysis of the structure of films from the classics to current award winners. Students will learn how to identify key story concepts and break down three act structure in finished films and scripts.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19244R	037	Lecture	1:00-4:50pm	Friday	59 of 106	Irving Belateche	SCA112

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

Developing an original half-hour comedy television series, including characters, world and storylines for season one. Completion of a first draft script, polish, and series bible. Prerequisites: CTWR 514b. Corequisite: CTWR 534. Open only to Writing for Screen and Television master students.

• Prerequisite: CTWR 514b
• Corequisite: CTWR 534
• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Writing for Screen and Television
• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19334D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	5 of 5	Sonja Warfield	SCA342

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

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

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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19329D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	6 of 6	Ligiah Villalobos	SCB101
19437D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	7 of 7	Maria Escobedo	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 7	David Balkan	SCA361
19251D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	7 of 7	Pamela Douglas	SCA345
19410D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	7 of 7	Pamela Douglas	SCB304

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	6 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	9 of 12	Rick Parks	SCA362	PDF (138528 KB)
19255D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Vincent Robert	SCA363	PDF (151303 KB)
19256D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	5 of 12	David Weber	SCI209
19423D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	4 of 12	Siavash Farahani	SCB101	PDF (419146 KB)

CTWR 530: Advanced Animation Screenwriting (2.0 units)

Advanced storytelling for the animated narrative. Emphasis on long form, rewriting and character development.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19407D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	6 of 10	Paul Foley	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
19259D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	8 of 8	Peter Robinson	SCA342
19318D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	8 of 8	Robert Ramsey	SCA362

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	5 of 8	Donald Hewitt	SCA342
19264D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	Canceled	David Weber

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
19253D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	7 of 7	Sonja Warfield	SCA345
19258D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	5 of 6 (1 on waitlist)	Larry Balmagia	SCA362

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	17 of 25 (7 on waitlist)	Mary Sweeney	SCA110

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

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

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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19289R	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	Canceled	David Weber

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	6 of 8 (1 on waitlist)	Janet Batchler	SCA342
19266D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	6 of 8 (1 on waitlist)	Howard Rodman	SCA361

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 12 (11 on waitlist)	Trey Callaway	SCA342

CTWR 559: The Business of Writing for Screen and Television (2.0 units)

Examination and in-depth analysis of the studio system, the television development process, literary representation, new emerging markets, and the Writers Guild of America.

• Prerequisite: CTWR 514b

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19322D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	30 of 30	Kristen Davis, Benjamin Hurwitz	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	15 of 15	Wendy Phillips	RZCSTG A	PDF (94204 KB)
19424D	037	2.0	Lecture	9:00-12:50pm	Monday	16 of 16	Wendy Phillips	SCA214	PDF (94109 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
19358D	037	2.0	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	8 of 9	John Watson	SCA361

CTWR 599: Special Topics (2.0-4.0 units, max 8)

Detailed investigation of new or emerging aspects of cinema; special subjects offered by visiting faculty; experimental subjects.

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
Advanced Television Script Analysis
19344R	037	2.0	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	Canceled	Pamela Douglas