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	Word (32190 KB)
19157D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	6 of 7	David Brind	SCA361
19316D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Donald Hewitt	SCB101
19352D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	6 of 7	Toni Ann Johnson	SCA361	PDF (84039 KB)

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	Sharon Greene	SCA342
19360D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	8 of 8	David Howard	SCA361	PDF (150595 KB)
19422D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	7 of 9	Donald Bohlinger	SCI209	PDF (165847 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	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	10 of 12 (8 on waitlist)	Siavash Farahani	SCA342	PDF (457757 KB)
19353D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	8 of 8	David Balkan	SCA259
19362D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	8 of 8	Alexa Alemanni	SCA258	PDF (128098 KB)
19364D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 8	John Roche	SCA363
19414D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12 (9 on waitlist)	Lisa Seidman	SCB304

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 (1 on waitlist)	Larry Balmagia	SCA259
19309R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	10 of 12	Christopher Moore	SCB304	PDF (193104 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
19168R	001	Lecture-Lab	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	13 of 14	Marianne Krawczyk	SCI207	Word (33028 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	149 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
19152D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	12 of 12	Jill Goldsmith	SCA362
19169R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	10 of 12	Vincent Robert	SCB304
19199R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	12 of 12	Jovan Robinson	SCA362
19351R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	9 of 12	Benita Garvin	SCA259	Word (30294 KB)
19354R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Lindsay Stidham	SCB101
19357R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	12 of 12	Beverly Neufeld	SCA342	Word (78336 KB)
19434R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	10 of 12	Jason E. Squire	SCA203	PDF (112837 KB)
19435R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	10 of 12	Richard Whitley	SCA342
19441R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	11 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	10 of 12	David Brind	SCA362
19183D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	9 of 12	Rick Parks	SCA342
19184D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	11 of 12	Benita Garvin	SCI209	Word (34785 KB)
19185D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	10 of 12	Sean Hood	SCA255
19342D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	11 of 12	Anne Postman	SCA310	PDF (192998 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
19193D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	14 of 14	John Roche	SCA342
19195D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	13 of 14	Robert Sabin	SCB101	PDF (95097 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 (12 on waitlist)	Matthew Stevens	SCA363
19201D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	12 of 12 (11 on waitlist)	Anne Postman	SCA342	PDF (228598 KB)
19366D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	12 of 12 (9 on waitlist)	Beverly Neufeld	SCA259	Word (69120 KB)
19427D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	12 of 12	Maria Escobedo	SCA258

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	9 of 10 (2 on waitlist)	Lindsay Stidham	SCA363
19343D	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	10 of 10 (3 on waitlist)	Toni Ann Johnson	SCA342	PDF (90084 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	6 of 6	Georgia Jeffries	SCA345
			1:00-3:50pm	Friday			SCA363

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	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	6 of 6	Kate Powers	SCA345	PDF (132117 KB)
			2:00-5:50pm	Friday			SCA310
19430D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	6 of 6	Barbara Nance	SCA361
			2:00-5:50pm	Friday			SCA310

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
19372D	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	10 of 10 (4 on waitlist)	Barbara Nance	SCA362
19216R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	6 of 10 (1 on waitlist)	Joe Peracchio	SCI209
19318D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	8 of 10	Michelle Jackson	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	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	15 of 16 (8 on waitlist)	Deborah Seibel	SCA310

CTWR 430: Comedy Writers and Their Work (2.0 units, max 6)

Detailed investigation of specific comedy writers, comedy genres, and the works they've influenced. Lectures include screenings and visiting screenwriters.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
The Stoner Comedy: The Baked, Bothered, and Bewildered Hero's Journey
19409R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	176 of 200	Robert Ramsey	NCT

CTWR 432: Television Writers and Their Work (2.0 units, max 6)

Detailed investigation of various television writers' styles, the worlds they have created, and the works they've influenced. Lectures include screenings and visiting television writers.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
Cancelled Too Soon: The Modern Era of TV Reboots, Cancellations, and Fandoms
19406R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	86 of 150	Joe Peracchio	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
19153D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	10 of 10 (7 on waitlist)	F.J. Pratt	SCB304	PDF (210296 KB)
19355R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	6 of 10 (3 on waitlist)	Christopher Moore	SCA363	PDF (216241 KB)
19440D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	9 of 10 (1 on waitlist)	Chris Marcil	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	6 of 8	Paul Foley	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 (5 on waitlist)	Larry Balmagia	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 (13 on waitlist)	Alexa Alemanni	SCI209	PDF (148791 KB)

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	8 of 8 (6 on waitlist)	Yasemin Alammar	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	Stephen Armour	SCA362
19231D	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	7 of 8	Janet Batchler	SCA342
19411D	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	8 of 8 (1 on waitlist)	Paul Foley	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	25 of 25	Kristen Davis, Benjamin Hurwitz	SCA255

CTWR 468: Screenwriting in Collaboration (4.0 units, max 8)

Writing an original screenplay or pilot collaboratively with a partner, with special attention paid to the writing team dynamic and the 'third' writer's voice. Recommended preparation: CTWR-416 or CTWR-516.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 305 or CTWR 415b or CTWR 514b or CTWR 533a)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19408D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	10 of 16	Brandon Willer, Bret Vandenbos	SCB101

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	John Bowman	SCS107
			4:00-10:00pm	Friday			RZC111

CTWR 489b: 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: CTWR 489A

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19407D	001	2.0	Lecture	9:00-11:50am	Wednesday	4 of 8	Anthony Jonas	SCA361
				1:00-4:50pm	Wednesday			SCA361

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	Rick Parks	SCA342
19281D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Stephen Armour	SCA362
19282D	037	Lecture	9:00-11:50am	Wednesday	12 of 12	Matthew Stevens	SCA214
19283D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Eric Freiser	SCB101
19285D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	David Weber	SCA316	Word (75776 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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18460D	037	Lecture	2:00-5:50pm	Monday	15 of 18	Angelo Pacifici,	SCESTG 2
			2:00-5:50pm	Wednesday		Sheldon Larry, Bruce Green, Richard Burton	SCI207
18461D	037	Lecture	9:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	15 of 18	Jeremy Royce,	SCESTG 2	PDF (286320 KB)
			9:00-12:50pm	Thursday		James Savoca, Jonathan Dudkowski, Richard Burton	SCI207
18462D	037	Lecture	2:00-5:50pm	Tuesday	15 of 18	Savannah Bloch,	SCESTG 2	PDF (201769 KB)
			2:00-5:50pm	Thursday		Tim Kirkman, Scott Gamzon, Richard Burton	SCI207
18464D	037	Lecture	2:00-5:50pm	Tuesday	15 of 18	Rebekah McKendry,	SCA310	Word (48050 KB)
			2:00-5:50pm	Thursday		Robert Kositchek, Bruce Green, Richard Burton	SCESTG 2
18673D	037	Lab	6:00-9:00pm	Wednesday	16 of 18	Steven Albrezzi	SCESTG 1
18674D	037	Lab	6:00-9:00pm	Monday	15 of 18	Steven Albrezzi	SCESTG 1
18675D	037	Lab	6:00-9:00pm	Tuesday	15 of 18	Peter Robinson	SCA258
18676D	037	Lab	6:00-9:00pm	Thursday	14 of 18	Peter Robinson	SCA258
18677D	037	Lab	TBA	TBA	0 of 12		OFFICE

CTWR 510: Fundamentals of Storytelling for Animation (2.0 units)

Introduction to the fundamentals of storytelling with techniques and practices that work best for animated stories.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19446D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	9 of 10 (8 on waitlist)	Paul Foley	SCI209

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	David Weber	SCA361	Word (56832 KB)
19234D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	6 of 6	Theodore Braun	SCB304	PDF (148530 KB)
19235D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Janet Batchler	SCA361
19236D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	6 of 6	David Howard	SCA361	PDF (136671 KB)
19237D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Maureen Yeager	SCA345	Word (203776 KB)

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	Howard Rodman	SCA362	PDF (77797 KB)
19310D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	6 of 6	Mary Sweeney	SCA342	PDF (173289 KB)

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	31 of 31	Irving Belateche	SCA110
19449R	037	Lecture	9:00-12:50pm	Friday	79 of 105	Donald Bohlinger	SCA112	PDF (154951 KB)

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	5 of 5	Sonja Warfield	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	15 of 15 (5 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	6 of 6	Ligiah Villalobos	SCA345
19319D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	7 of 7	Maria Escobedo	SCA362

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	7 of 12 (2 on waitlist)	Howard Rodman	SCB101	PDF (103094 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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19260D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Monday	6 of 10 (3 on waitlist)	Deborah Seibel	SCA361

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
19305R	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	10 of 10	Donald Hewitt	SCB101
19307R	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	10 of 10	Mark Shepherd	SCA342
19378R	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	8 of 10	Siavash Farahani	SCA362	PDF (462816 KB)
19379D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	10 of 10 (10 on waitlist)	Aaron Benay	SCB304

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
19267R	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	9 of 12	Vincent Robert,David Isaacs	SCI209
19268R	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	11 of 12	Robert Ramsey	SCB101
19269D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	Canceled

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	8 of 8	Mark Shepherd	SCB207
19286D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	7 of 8	Sean Hood	SCA345	PDF (82122 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	7 of 8	Sonja Warfield	SCA362
19324D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	8 of 8	F.J. Pratt	SCA342	PDF (168599 KB)

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	7 of 7	Kate Powers	SCA345	PDF (148213 KB)
19328D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	6 of 6	Pamela Douglas	SCA345
19445D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	6 of 7	Jill Goldsmith	SCA345

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	Monday	7 of 8	Dara Creasey	SCA259	PDF (104069 KB)
19382D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	5 of 8	David Balkan	SCA363

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 (20 on waitlist)	Irving Belateche	SCA362

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	11 of 12 (4 on waitlist)	Pam Veasey	SCA342
19296D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	12 of 12 (10 on waitlist)	Trey Callaway	SCA342

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
From Staff Writer to Show Runner
19403D	037	2.0	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	23 of 30	Brian Peterson	SCA255