Half-Hour TV III

SCRIPT X 422.1

Learn how to write a TV script in this course that takes you from half-hour pilot idea to beat sheet and the teaser pages of your script.

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Hybrid (In-Person)
Remote
Online
Starting at $720.00
As few as 10 weeks
3.0

What you can learn.

  • Turn an original comedy idea into a new series
  • Break stories with other writers like professionals do
  • Develop a compelling story with memorable characters
  • Write a full episode outline and 10 pages of your pilot

About this course:

Television executives and showrunners want to read original pilots that demonstrate your unique voice and comedic sensibilities. This workshop shows you how to take your original comedy idea and develop a strong story, rife with memorable characters and even funnier jokes. Breaking story in the style of a real writer's room, you develop a compelling story, brainstorm, and support another's vision. By the end of course, you have strong act breaks, a full beat outline, and a critique of the beginning pages of your original half-hour pilot script. 
Prerequisites
SCRIPT X 421.1 Half-Hour TV I and SCRIPT X 421.2 Half-Hour TV II; or SCRIPT X 421.1N Half-Hour TV Intensive I and SCRIPT X 421.2N Half-Hour TV Intensive II; or department approval.

Summer 2023 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Chris Atwood
392719
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
ENROLL BY: Jul 5, 2023
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Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.

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 19, 2023
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Wed Jul 5, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Discussion
Wed Jul 12, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Discussion
Wed Jul 19, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Discussion
Wed Jul 26, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Discussion
Wed Aug 2, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Discussion
Wed Aug 9, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Discussion
Wed Aug 16, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Discussion
Wed Aug 23, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Discussion
Wed Aug 30, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Discussion
Wed Sep 6, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Available
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Instructor: Jim Staahl
392720
Fee:
$720.00
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ENROLL BY: Jul 5, 2023
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Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.

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 July 19, 2023
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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Saturday 10:00AM - 1:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Tom Pinchuk
392718
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood , Remote Classroom
ENROLL BY: Jul 15, 2023
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Notes

No meeting Sept 2.

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.

This a hybrid (In-Person) format course which combines asynchronous online instruction with semi-regular, required live meetings held in-person. 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 July 29, 2023
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Sat Jul 15, 2023
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Sat Jul 22, 2023
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Discussion
Sat Jul 29, 2023
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Sat Aug 5, 2023
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Sat Aug 12, 2023
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Sat Aug 19, 2023
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Sat Aug 26, 2023
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Sat Sep 2, 2023
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Discussion
Sat Sep 9, 2023
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Discussion
Sat Sep 16, 2023
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning

Fall 2023 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Monday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 31, 2023 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Barry Vigon
394261
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

No meeting November 20.

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.

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 October 09, 2023
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Mon Sep 25, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Discussion
Mon Oct 2, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Discussion
Mon Oct 9, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Discussion
Mon Oct 16, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Discussion
Mon Oct 23, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Discussion
Mon Oct 30, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Discussion
Mon Nov 6, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Discussion
Mon Nov 13, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Discussion
Mon Nov 27, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Discussion
Mon Dec 4, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens July 31, 2023 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Andrew Osborne
394264
Fee:
$720.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.

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 October 18, 2023
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
-
Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 31, 2023 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Eric Abrams
394259
Fee:
$720.00
Hybrid (In-Person)format icon
Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood , Remote Classroom
Notes

No meeting November 22.

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.

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 October 11, 2023
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Wed Sep 27, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Discussion
Wed Oct 4, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Discussion
Wed Oct 11, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Discussion
Wed Oct 18, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Discussion
Wed Oct 25, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Discussion
Wed Nov 1, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Discussion
Wed Nov 8, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Discussion
Wed Nov 15, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Discussion
Wed Nov 29, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Discussion
Wed Dec 6, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center

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