One-Hour TV IV

SCRIPT X 422.4

Carry your pilot script across the finish line in this workshop focused on helping you fix story problems, maximize drama, and write to the end.

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What you can learn.

Complete a first draft of your pilot script
Refine your story idea, pitch document, and outline before diving into writing
Enhance structure, characters, plot, and storylines for maximum impact
Get career advice based on your personal writing and professional goals

About this course:

This workshop guides you through writing a solid draft of an original pilot script from your one-hour outline created in a previous course. You start by reworking your story idea and outline as needed, fixing story problems and maximizing the drama 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 first ten pages to the first day of class.

Prerequisites

SCRIPT X 422.3 One-Hour TV III, SCRIPT X 422.3N One-Hour TV Intensive III, or SCRIPT X 422.7 Dramedy TV III, or department approval.

Fall 2025 Schedule

September 24 - December 3

Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT

Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)

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Instructor: Mollie St. John

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Fee:

$720.00

In Person

Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood

Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)

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Notes

No meeting November 26.

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, including a combination of required in-person and limited Zoom meetings – please check the meeting schedule below for exact dates 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

Refunds only available from July 28, 2025 to October 05, 2025

Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Schedule

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Date

Time

Location

Discussion

Wed Sep 24, 2025

7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT