USC Schedule of Classes

Writing (CTWR)

• http://cinema.usc.edu/writing
• D class assignments for undergraduates available in SCA-335; 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	Wednesday	30 of 30	Howard Rodman	SCA203
19383D	001	Discussion	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	10 of 10	Joseph Wheeler	SCA362
19384D	001	Discussion	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	10 of 10	Janet Batchler	SCA362
19385D	001	Discussion	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	10 of 10	Irving Belateche	SCA259

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	Friday	7 of 7	Chinyere Nwodim	SCA363
19157D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Beverly Neufeld	SCA362	Word (87040 KB)
19429D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Robert Ramsey	SCB101
19447D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Joseph Wheeler	SCA342	PDF (204101 KB)

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	147 of 150	David Isaacs	SCI106

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	Irving Belateche	SCA259
19161D	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	8 of 8	Jack Epps	SCB304
19162D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	7 of 8	Harold Apter	SCB304	PDF (214298 KB)
19317D	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	8 of 8	Kerem Sanga	SCB304

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)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19163R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	11 of 12	Jill Goldsmith	SCA342
19190R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	12 of 12	Deborah Seibel	SCI209
19413R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	12 of 12	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 409 or CTWR 413)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19296R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Christopher Moore	SCA362
19297R	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Thursday	10 of 12	Larry Balmagia	SCA203

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	103 of 150	F.J. Pratt	SCI106	PDF (232839 KB)

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	15 of 20	Jim Staahl	RZC114

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
19400R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	12 of 12	Peter Robinson	SCB101
19401R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	12 of 12	Erick Castrillon	SCA362	PDF (153755 KB)
19402R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	11 of 12	Matthew Stevens	SCI207
19403R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Maggy Torres-Rodriguez	SCA216
19404R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	12 of 12	Jeremy Novick	SCA342	PDF (139607 KB)
19406R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	12 of 12	Peter Robinson	SCB207
19408R	001	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Garth Twa	SCA363

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
19165R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Thursday	53 of 60	Danny Bilson	SCI108	PDF (259008 KB)
19166R	001	Lab	10:00-11:50am	Tuesday	9 of 10	Lyz Renshaw	SCA245
19167R	001	Lab	10:00-11:50am	Tuesday	10 of 10	Harold Apter	SCA203
19168R	001	Lab	10:00-11:50am	Tuesday	9 of 10	Collin Kelly	SCA363
19169R	001	Lab	10:00-11:50am	Tuesday	9 of 10	Marianne Krawczyk	SCIL104
19170R	001	Lab	10:00-11:50am	Thursday	9 of 10	Danny Bilson	SCI209
19171R	001	Lab	4:00-5:50pm	Wednesday	Canceled
19172R	001	Lab	10:00-11:50am	Thursday	7 of 10	Ross Berger	SCA342
19173R	001	Lab	4:00-5:50pm	Friday	Canceled

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	10 of 12	Robert Sabin	SCA342	PDF (165165 KB)
19179D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	11 of 12	David Weber	SCB101
19180D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	11 of 12	Vincent Robert	ONLINE
19181D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	11 of 12	Donald Hewitt	SCA258
19448D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	11 of 12	Anne Postman	SCB304

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
19187R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	14 of 14	Benita Garvin	SCA342	PDF (336983 KB)
19189R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	14 of 14	Martin Daniel	SCB101	Word (26273 KB)
19191R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	13 of 14	Vincent Robert	ONLINE

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
19159R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	12 of 12	Richard Whitley	SCA342
19193R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	10 of 12	Anne Postman	SCA259
19427R	001	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	10 of 12	Lindsay Stidham	SCA342
19432R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	12 of 12	Sean Hood	SCB101	PDF (236457 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
19158R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	10 of 10	Lindsay Stidham	SCI209
19194R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	7 of 10	David Howard	SCA258	Word (31938 KB)

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	164 of 200	Irving Belateche	SCA108

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	24 of 24	Beverly Neufeld	SCA203	Word (83456 KB)

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	8 of 8	Paul Foley	SCA362

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	8 of 8	Joshua Senter	SCI209	PDF (151751 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
19178D	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	8 of 9	Amy Straus	SCA342

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
19205R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	9 of 10	Jeremy Novick	SCA362	PDF (143369 KB)
19206R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	8 of 10	Alexa Alemanni	SCA363	PDF (97753 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
Evil Reigns: Harnessing the Power of Your Villain
19444R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	114 of 150	Caitlin Parrish	SCI106	PDF (492080 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
19409R	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	9 of 10	Lamont Ferrell	ONLINE

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
19353D	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	9 of 10 (1 on waitlist)	Angela Nissel	SCB304

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.

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19211R	001	4.0	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	6 of 14	Harrison Merkt	SCA342	PDF (98162 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
19151R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	10 of 10	Joe Peracchio	SCB304
19321R	001	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	9 of 10	Deborah Seibel	SCB304
19351R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	9 of 10	Dawn Jefferson	SCA362	PDF (236798 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	6 of 10	Jay Kogen	SCA342

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	6 of 6	Anthony Jonas	SCA361

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 Isaacs,Thomas Abrams	SCB104

CTWR 505: Creating the Short Film (2.0 units)

Strengthening and deepening the ability to conceive and develop ideas that will lead to compelling, authentic, and personally meaningful films. Duplicates credit in CTWR 528.

• Concurrent enrollment: CTPR 507

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19280D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	11 of 12	David Weber	SCB104	Word (41180 KB)
19281D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	David Howard	SCB101	Word (50071 KB)
19282D	037	Lecture	9:00-11:50am	Wednesday	12 of 12	Natasha Maidoff	SCA214	Word (59149 KB)
19283D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Mark Harris	SCA203	Word (117526 KB)
19284D	037	Lecture	2:00-4:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12	Rick Parks	SCB101	PDF (238379 KB)

Concurrent Course
CTPR 507: Production I (4.0 units)

The effective communication of ideas through the language of cinema. Individual and small group exercises; introductions to producing, directing, editing, cinematography and sound.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master 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	11:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	15 of 18	Rebekah McKendry	SCI108	Word (55063 KB)
			6:30-8:20pm	Thursday			SCA204
18612D	037	Lab	2:30-5:20pm	Tuesday	15 of 18	Scott Kroopf,	SCA203
			2:30-5:20pm	Thursday		Angelo Pacifici, Rebekah McKendry, Jim Ruxin, Avi Glick, Martin Lopez	SCESTG 2
18604D	037	Lecture	11:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	14 of 18	David Mccall	SCI108	PDF (202423 KB)
			6:30-8:20pm	Monday			SCA316
18613D	037	Lab	2:30-5:20pm	Monday	15 of 18	Neal Brown,	SCESTG 1
			2:30-5:20pm	Wednesday		Scott Kroopf, David Mccall, Tamera Daugherty, Rommel Villa Barriga, Midge Costin	SCA110
18607D	037	Lecture	11:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	15 of 18	James Savoca	SCI108	PDF (201492 KB)
			6:30-8:20pm	Tuesday			SCA209
18614D	037	Lab	2:30-5:20pm	Tuesday	15 of 18	Jeremy Royce,	SCESTG 2
			2:30-5:20pm	Thursday		Susan Arnold, James Savoca, Tamera Daugherty, Rommel Villa Barriga, Richard Burton	SCA316
18608D	037	Lecture	11:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	15 of 18	Seth Koury	SCI108	PDF (256311 KB)
			10:00-11:50am	Thursday			SCI207
18615D	037	Lab	2:30-5:20pm	Monday	15 of 18	Jeremy Royce,	SCESTG 2
			2:30-5:20pm	Wednesday		Donna Roth, Seth Koury, Jim Ruxin, Avi Glick, Stephen Flick	SCA316

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	7 of 7	Theodore Braun	SCA362	PDF (101431 KB)
19225D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Donald Bohlinger	SCA361	PDF (126187 KB)
19226D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Janet Batchler	SCA342
19227D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Thomas Abrams	SCIL104
19228D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	6 of 6	Ivy Pruss	SCA342

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: Students are also required to attend five Graduate Diversity Lab sessions over the semester focused on building stronger, more diverse and equitable media communities. A list of session dates and times will be available on the first week of classes.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19230D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Theodore Braun	SCI209	PDF (112224 KB)
19231D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Donald Bohlinger	SCA363	PDF (119527 KB)
19232D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Janet Batchler	SCA362
19233D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Thomas Abrams	SCB304
19234D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	6 of 6	Ivy Pruss	SCA203

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: Students are also required to attend five Graduate Diversity Lab sessions over the semester focused on building stronger, more diverse and equitable media communities. A list of session dates and times will be available on the first week of classes.
• Concurrent enrollment: CTWR 513

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19230D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Theodore Braun	SCI209	PDF (112224 KB)
19231D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Donald Bohlinger	SCA363	PDF (119527 KB)
19232D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Janet Batchler	SCA362
19233D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	7 of 7	Thomas Abrams	SCB304
19234D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	6 of 6	Ivy Pruss	SCA203

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	7 of 7	Theodore Braun	SCA362	PDF (101431 KB)
19225D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Donald Bohlinger	SCA361	PDF (126187 KB)
19226D	037	Lecture	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Janet Batchler	SCA342
19227D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	Thomas Abrams	SCIL104
19228D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	6 of 6	Ivy Pruss	SCA342

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	Monday	7 of 7	Jack Epps	SCA363
19342D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	6 of 6	Mary Sweeney	SCB207

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
19442R	037	Lecture	9:00-12:50pm	Friday	71 of 75	Stephen Armour	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.

• Prerequisite: 1 from (CTWR 521 or 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
19352D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 7	F.J. Pratt	SCA245	PDF (221741 KB)

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: 1 from (CTWR 521 or 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
19245D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	5 of 5	Maria Jacquemetton	SCA361
19329D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	5 of 5	Pamela Douglas	SCA258

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
19249D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	5 of 5	Nicole Jefferson	SCA363
19251D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	6 of 6	Alexa Alemanni	SCA362	PDF (131121 KB)

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
19239R	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	8 of 10	Valerie Martinez	SCB101	PDF (144780 KB)
19341R	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	10 of 10	Siavash Farahani	SCA363	PDF (329512 KB)
19343R	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	8 of 10	Andrea Nasfell	SCA362
19344R	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Thursday	10 of 10	Garth Twa	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
19256R	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	11 of 12	Donald Hewitt	SCI209

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
19382R	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	7 of 8	Robert Ramsey	SCA363	PDF (106853 KB)

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
19252D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	7 of 7	Jim Staahl	SCA345
19253D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	7 of 7	Larry Balmagia	SCI209
19258D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	6 of 6	Amy Straus	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
19312R	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	47 of 55	Mary Sweeney	SCA112

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 505
• 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	8 of 8	David Weber	SCA342	Word (65024 KB)

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
19355D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	6 of 8 (2 on waitlist)	Alexa Alemanni	SCA245	PDF (145383 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 533)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19183D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	8 of 8 (4 on waitlist)	Paul Foley	SCA342
19266D	037	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	8 of 8 (3 on waitlist)	Howard Rodman	SCA216

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 533)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19271D	037	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Tuesday	11 of 12	Trey Callaway	SCA342
19272D	037	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	10 of 12 (5 on waitlist)	Rick Parks	SCA216	PDF (269048 KB)

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	4:00-10:00pm	Thursday	30 of 30	Kristen Davis, Beth Obrien	SCA110

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	16 of 16	Wendy Phillips	RZCSTG A	PDF (89039 KB)
19424D	037	2.0	Lecture	9:00-12:50pm	Monday	15 of 15	Wendy Phillips	SCA214	PDF (89477 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
From Staff Writer to Showrunner
19358R	037	2.0	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	13 of 15	Brian Peterson	SCA255