Half-Hour TV IV

SCRIPT X 422.2

Finish your half-hour pilot script as you rework, refine, and revise your progress made until you reach the end.

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

What you can learn.

  • 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.

Spring 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Monday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Available
See Details
Instructor: Barry Vigon
396727
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: Remote Classroom , UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
ENROLL BY: Apr 8, 2024
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Notes

No meeting May 27.

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 22, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Mon Apr 8, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 213
Discussion
Mon Apr 15, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 213
Online
Mon Apr 29, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Mon May 6, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 213
Discussion
Mon May 13, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 213
Online
Mon May 20, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Mon Jun 3, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Mon Jun 10, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 213
Discussion
Mon Jun 17, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 213
Online
Mon Jun 24, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
Saturday 10:00AM - 1:00PM PT
Available
See Details
Instructor: Jeffrey Kahn
396728
Fee:
$720.00
Remoteformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
ENROLL BY: Apr 6, 2024
See Details
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 April 20, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Sat Apr 6, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat Apr 13, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat Apr 20, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat Apr 27, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat May 4, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat May 11, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat May 18, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat May 25, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat Jun 1, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Sat Jun 8, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Available
See Details
Instructor: Kevin Kelton
396729
Fee:
$720.00
Onlineformat icon
ENROLL BY: Apr 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 April 24, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Summer 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Tuesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens April 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Chip Pope
397904
Fee:
$720.00
Hybrid (In-Person)format icon
Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood , Remote Classroom
Notes

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 July 23, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Tue Jul 9, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Tue Jul 16, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Tue Jul 23, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Tue Jul 30, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Aug 6, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Aug 13, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Aug 20, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Aug 27, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Tue Sep 3, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Tue Sep 10, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
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Tuesday 5:00PM - 8:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens April 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Danny Kallis
397906
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
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 July 23, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Tue Jul 9, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Jul 16, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Jul 23, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Jul 30, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Aug 6, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Aug 13, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Aug 20, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Aug 27, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Sep 3, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Sep 10, 2024
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

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