This workshop guides you to write a solid draft spec script from your half-hour comedy outline and move as far ahead as you can in polishing it. You begin by reworking your outline to simplify your story, nail down the essence of your characters, focus and tighten scenes, create mood and pacing and punch up dialogue from the blueprint you've created. You then move to the writing and polishing stage. On the business side, you deepen your knowledge of the current comedy series marketplace and map out basic career building strategies. Students must bring a complete outline to the first class. All student projects must focus on current shows; no pilots.
Prerequisites
SCRIPT X 421.1 Half-Hour TV I, or SCRIPT X 421.1N Half-Hour TV Intensive I, or department approval.
Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.
This a hybrid (In-Person) format course which combines in-person instruction with semi-regular, required live meetings held on Zoom. Please see the course syllabus for specifics. Students must be present at course meeting times as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 24, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
TV WRITERS WORKBOOK
by SANDLER, ELLEN
PENGUIN PUBLISHING GROUP
ISBN 9780385340502
(Optional)
ART OF DRAMATIC WRITING
by EGRI, LAJOS
TOUCHSTONE
ISBN 9780671213329
(Optional)
SCREENPLAY REV & UPD
by FIELD, SYD
RANDOM HOUSE PUBLISHING GROUP
ISBN 9780385339032
(Optional)
INSIDE THE ROOM : WRITING TELEVISION WITH THE PROS AT UCLA EXTENSION WRITERS' PROGRAM
by VENIS, LINDA
Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.
This course is held via video teleconference. Instructors use Zoom to offer live class meetings at the designated class meeting time. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation.
Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after May 01, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.
This online course is conducted through Canvas, a secure website that allows students to log in to access lectures, discussions, and other course materials on demand. There are no required class meetings. Each course is structured with weekly assignments and deadlines. Lectures and coursework are accessible throughout the week. Workshops are conducted in writing via discussion boards with your instructor and classmates.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 24, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.
This course meets in person at the designated class meeting time and location. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation.
Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 20, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Sat Jul 6, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Sat Jul 13, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Sat Jul 20, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Sat Jul 27, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Sat Aug 3, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Sat Aug 10, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Sat Aug 17, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Sat Aug 24, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Sat Aug 31, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Sat Sep 7, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens April 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.
This course is held via video teleconference. Instructors use Zoom to offer live class meetings at the designated class meeting time. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation.
Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 23, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Tue Jul 9, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Jul 16, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Jul 23, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Jul 30, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Aug 6, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Aug 13, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Aug 20, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Aug 27, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Sep 3, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Sep 10, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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