Refine your story idea, pitch document, and outline before diving into writing
Complete a first draft of your pilot script
Enhance structure, characters, plot, and storylines for maximum impact
Work in an intensive, focused environment to make best use of your limited time
About this course:
This workshop guides you to write a solid draft of an original pilot script from your half-hour outline created in a previous course. You start by reworking your story idea and outline as needed, fixing story problems and maximizing the comic potential. Special attention is paid to refining the world, characters, tone and story of your pilot. You then move toward completing a first draft of your script, working on scenes, dialogue and action, until it captures your original vision and matches a network's likely requirements. You must bring a completed story outline and the teaser pages to the first day of class.
Prerequisites
SCRIPT X 422.1 Half-Hour TV III, or SCRIPT X 422.1N Half-Hour TV Intensive III, or SCRIPT X 422.7 Dramedy TV III, or department approval.
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 30, 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 January 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 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 January 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 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 20, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Sat Apr 6, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Apr 13, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Apr 20, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Apr 27, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat May 4, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat May 11, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat May 18, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat May 25, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Jun 1, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Sat Jun 8, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens February 05, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
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)
Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.
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 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 Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Mon Apr 8, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Mon Apr 15, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Mon Apr 22, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Mon Apr 29, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Mon May 6, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Mon May 13, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Mon May 20, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Mon Jun 3, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Mon Jun 10, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center
Contact Us
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