USC Schedule of Classes

Writing (CTWR)

• http://cinema.usc.edu/writing
• D class assignments for undergraduates available in SCA; 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	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	7 of 8	Beverly Neufeld	SCA259	Word (87552 KB)
19157D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	8 of 8	Paul Foley	SCB101
19316D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	David Isaacs	SCA363
19352D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	8 of 8	Bob Tzudiker	SCA362	PDF (126080 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	David Howard	SCA362	Word (84480 KB)
19360D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	8 of 8	Donald Bohlinger	SCA258	PDF (178169 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: 1 from (CTWR 100 or CTWR 402 or CTWR 409 or CTWR 413)
• Note: Sections 19353, 19362, 19364 are restricted to WST majors.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19306R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	12 of 12	Joe Peracchio	SCA342
19353D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	8 of 8	Deborah Seibel	SCA259
19362D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	8 of 8	Ivy Pruss	SCA362
19364D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	9 of 9	Alexa Alemanni	SCA363	PDF (109126 KB)
19414R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	9 of 12	Matt Montoya	SCB101

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

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

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 409 or CTWR 413)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19308R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Christopher Moore	SCA342	PDF (201330 KB)
19309R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	11 of 12	Larry Balmagia	SCB304

CTWR 403: Writing the Narrative Podcast Series (2.0 units, max 4)

Development of an original narrative podcast. Emphasis on dramatic elements of auditory storytelling and character development.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19163R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	11 of 12	Jeremy Novick	SCB304	PDF (99673 KB)

CTWR 409: Fundamentals of Screenwriting: Character, Conflict and Story (4.0 units)

Introduction to writing compelling scenes, creating authentic characters, three-act structure and feature film outlining.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19330R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Matthew Stevens	SCA342
19331R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Lindsay Stidham	SCA362
19334R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	12 of 12	Jim Staahl	SCA342
19337R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Garth Twa	SCA342	PDF (268363 KB)
19338R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Deborah Seibel	SCA342
19339R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	12 of 12	Jodi Wheeler	SCA342	PDF (161913 KB)
19341R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	11 of 12	Benita Garvin	SCB304	PDF (261733 KB)
19347R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	10 of 12	Donald Hewitt	SCB101
19349R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	12 of 12	Christopher Moore	SCI209	PDF (189622 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
19320D	001	Lecture	7:00-8:50pm	Thursday	43 of 49	Danny Bilson	SCI108	PDF (259976 KB)
19321D	001	Lab	10:00-11:50am	Thursday	6 of 10	Lyz Renshaw	SCA362
19323R	001	Lab	10:00-11:50am	Thursday	10 of 10	Harold Apter	SCA363
19325D	001	Lab	10:00-11:50am	Thursday	9 of 10	Collin Kelly	SCB304
19375R	001	Lab	10:00-11:50am	Thursday	9 of 9	Danny Bilson	SCA245
19377R	001	Lab	10:00-11:50am	Thursday	9 of 10	Marianne Krawczyk	SCI209

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	186 of 200	Pamela Douglas	SCA108	Word (21239 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
19182D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	David Weber	SCA342
19183D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Lamont Ferrell	ONLINE
19184D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	11 of 12	Vincent Robert	ONLINE	PDF (161167 KB)
19185D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Rick Parks	SCA342
19342D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	11 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	Peter Robinson	SCA342
19195D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	14 of 14	Donald Hewitt	SCB101

CTWR 415a: Advanced Writing (2.0 units)

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

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 409 or CTWR 413)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19200R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Richard Whitley	SCB101
19201R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	11 of 12	Chinyere Nwodim	SCA342
19366R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	12 of 12	Sean Hood	SCA363	PDF (243885 KB)

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
19203R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	9 of 10	Chinyere Nwodim	SCA342
19204R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	10 of 10	Rick Parks	SCB304
19343R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	9 of 10	Stephen Armour	SCA362

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	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	8 of 8	Thomas Abrams	SCA245

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	7 of 7	Bret Vandenbos, Brandon Willer	SCA363

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	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Larry Balmagia	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 505 or CTWR 514A)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19214R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	10 of 10	Alexa Alemanni	SCA362	PDF (97837 KB)
19216R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	9 of 10	Jill Goldsmith	SCA363
19318R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	9 of 10	Siavash Farahani	SCB304	PDF (373118 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
19432R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	15 of 16	Joshua Senter	SCI209	PDF (204520 KB)

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
Comedy Monsters: Writing Lovable Characters with Guts, Giggles and Gore
19409R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	98 of 200	Lindsay Stidham	NCT	PDF (590123 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
21st Century Villains and Heroes: Writing Modern Narratives of War and Justice for the Screen
19350R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	56 of 150	Theodore Braun,Luis Moreno-ocampo	SCI106	PDF (1314709 MB)

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
Call to Action: Writing Stories of Relevance and Social Impact
19410R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	40 of 50	Allison Begalman	SCI106	PDF (491639 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 505)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19355R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	10 of 10	Amy Straus	SCB101
19440R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	10 of 10	Jim Staahl	SCB304

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
Pitch Decks for TV Pilots
19348R	001	2.0	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	10 of 12	Rob Luchow	SCA216

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
19226R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	10 of 10	F.J. Pratt	SCA362	PDF (122432 KB)

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
19227R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	9 of 10	Harold Apter	SCA362	PDF (281422 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 (1 on waitlist)	Ivy Pruss	SCA363

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	7 of 8 (3 on waitlist)	David Howard	SCA362	Word (69632 KB)
19231D	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	8 of 8 (5 on waitlist)	Robert Ramsey	SCA363

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	22 of 22	Kristen Davis, Benjamin Hurwitz	SCA112

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.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 305 or CTWR 415B or CTWR 514B or CTWR 523)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19374D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	14 of 18	Jack Epps	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	11 of 12	Jack Epps,	RZCSTG A
			4:00-10:00pm	Friday		Jay Kogen	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	0 of 6	Anthony Jonas	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	2:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	11 of 12	Robert Sabin	SCA362	PDF (123596 KB)
19281D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Erick Castrillon	SCI209	PDF (245378 KB)
19282D	037	Lecture	9:00-11:50am	Wednesday	12 of 12	Mark Shepherd	SCA214
19283D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Mark Harris	SCB101	Word (116802 KB)
19285D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	13 of 13	Donald Bohlinger	SCA316	PDF (165094 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
18461D	037	Lecture	11:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	17 of 18	Seth Koury	SCI108	PDF (358958 KB)
			10:00-11:50am	Thursday			SCI207
18674D	037	Lab	2:30-5:20pm	Monday	17 of 18	Susan Arnold,	SCESTG 1
			2:30-5:20pm	Wednesday		Seth Koury, Jeremy Royce, Bruce Green, Elizabeth Sweeney, Stephen Flick	SCB104
18460D	037	Lecture	11:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	15 of 18	Rebekah McKendry	SCI108	PDF (260587 KB)
			6:30-8:20pm	Thursday			SCI207
18673D	037	Lab	2:30-5:20pm	Tuesday	15 of 18	Scott Kroopf,	SCI207
			2:30-5:20pm	Thursday		Rebekah McKendry, Angelo Pacifici, Bruce Green, Elizabeth Sweeney, Martin Lopez	SCESTG 2
18462D	037	Lecture	11:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	16 of 18	James Savoca	SCI108	PDF (179862 KB)
			6:30-8:20pm	Tuesday			SCI207
18675D	037	Lab	2:30-5:20pm	Tuesday	16 of 18	Susan Arnold,	SCESTG 2
			2:30-5:20pm	Thursday		James Savoca, Jeremy Royce, Jim Ruxin, Elizabeth Sweeney, Richard Burton	SCA310
18464D	037	Lecture	11:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	15 of 18	Benjamin Cunis	SCI108
			6:30-8:20pm	Monday			SCI207
18676D	037	Lab	2:30-5:20pm	Monday	15 of 18	Scott Kroopf,	SCESTG 2
			2:30-5:20pm	Wednesday		Benjamin Cunis, Neal Brown, Jim Ruxin, Avi Glick, Suhail Kafity	SCI207

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	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	10 of 10 (8 on waitlist)	Paul Foley	SCA363

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	Mary Sweeney	SCA258
19234D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	David Weber	SCA363	Word (59392 KB)
19235D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Mark Shepherd	SCA361
19236D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	5 of 6	Andrea Nasfell	SCA259	PDF (138446 KB)
19237D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Ligiah Villalobos	SCB304	PDF (275201 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	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	5 of 5	Mary Sweeney	SCA362
19245D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	6 of 6	Irving Belateche	SCA259
19310D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	6 of 6	Howard Rodman	SCA362

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	76 of 85	Thomas Abrams	SCA112

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
19247D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	7 of 7	Dara Resnik	SCA342
19319D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	7 of 7	Aaron Thomas	SCA342

CTWR 520: Advanced Scene Writing Workshop (2.0 units)

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

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 514B or CTWR 523)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19257D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	Canceled
19258D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12 (7 on waitlist)	Theodore Braun	SCB304

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	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	6 of 10	Joe Peracchio	SCI209

CTWR 522: Advanced Hour-Long Television Development (2.0 units)

Investigation of development process for hour-long television, addressing issues of character, world, story and concept. Vetting of multiple series ideas for viability.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 514A or CTWR 523)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19329D	037	Lecture	6:30-9:30pm	Monday	8 of 8 (12 on waitlist)	Jeffrey Glaser	SCA362

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	Beverly Neufeld	SCB101	Word (36451 KB)
19307R	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	10 of 10	Stephen Armour	SCA342
19378R	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	10 of 10	Anne Postman	SCA342
19379D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	Canceled

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	12 of 12	Jodi Wheeler	SCI209	PDF (123905 KB)

CTWR 533: Rewriting the Feature Screenplay (4.0 units, max 8)

Rewriting the feature-length screenplay. Focus on macro to micro approach to revision.

• Prerequisite: CTWR 523

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19270R	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	6 of 8	Robert Ramsey	SCA363

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	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	8 of 8 (5 on waitlist)	Amy Straus	SCB304
19324D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	8 of 8 (5 on waitlist)	F.J. Pratt	SCB304	PDF (122414 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	8 of 8 (1 on waitlist)	Ronald Taylor	SCA363	Word (29884 KB)
19328D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	8 of 8 (1 on waitlist)	Pamela Douglas	SCA363	Word (20364 KB)
19447D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	7 of 8 (2 on waitlist)	Siavash Farahani	SCA362	PDF (222008 KB)

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

Advanced feature screenwriting, emphasizing the rewrite of a first draft script.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 514B or CTWR 533B)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19240R	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	Canceled	Howard Rodman
19335R	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	7 of 8	Janet Batchler	SCA363

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
19296D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	12 of 12 (5 on waitlist)	Trey Callaway	SCB101	PDF (142755 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
19386D	037	2.0	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	9 of 10	John Watson	SCA258