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
In-Person
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.

Winter 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Saturday 10:00AM - 1:00PM PT
Available
See Details
Instructor: Jeffrey Kahn
395474
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
ENROLL BY: Jan 13, 2024
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Notes

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 January 27, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Sat Jan 13, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Jan 20, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Jan 27, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Feb 3, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Feb 10, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Feb 17, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Feb 24, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Mar 2, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Mar 9, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Mar 16, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Available
See Details
Instructor: Kevin Kelton
395475
Fee:
$720.00
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ENROLL BY: Jan 10, 2024
See Details
Notes

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 January 24, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
-
Monday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Available
See Details
Instructor: Barry Vigon
395471
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: Remote Classroom , UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
ENROLL BY: Jan 8, 2024
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Notes

No meeting Jan. 15 and Feb. 19.

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 January 22, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book: TV WRITERS WORKBOOK by SANDLER, ELLEN
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Mon Jan 8, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Mon Jan 22, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Mon Jan 29, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Mon Feb 5, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Mon Feb 12, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Mon Feb 26, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Mon Mar 4, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Mon Mar 11, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Mon Mar 18, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Mon Mar 25, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

Spring 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Tuesday 5:00PM - 8:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 05, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
396722
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

No meeting April 23.

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 April 16, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Tue Apr 2, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Apr 9, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Apr 16, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Apr 30, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue May 7, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue May 14, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue May 21, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue May 28, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Jun 4, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Jun 11, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens February 05, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Jim Staahl
396723
Fee:
$720.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes

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.
-
Monday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 05, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Chip Pope
396721
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Notes

No meeting May 27.

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 April 15, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Mon Apr 1, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Discussion
Mon Apr 8, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Discussion
Mon Apr 15, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Discussion
Mon Apr 22, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Discussion
Mon Apr 29, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Discussion
Mon May 6, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Discussion
Mon May 13, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Discussion
Mon May 20, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Discussion
Mon Jun 3, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Discussion
Mon Jun 10, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center

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