This course teaches you how to create an airtight story and outline--the critical first step in writing a strong half-hour comedy script of an existing series and a process that makes writing your script much easier, faster and more successful. You begin by learning how to pinpoint what makes any half-hour comedy show tick, studying the appeal and quirkiness of the main characters and identifying the unique spin shows put on their stories. You then focus on your own script for a current show, finding the story and identifying the comedy in it, learning how to pitch it and creating a workable outline from which to write. Instruction also covers the "need to know" business aspects of the half-hour show, such as the current use of spec scripts to get jobs and the basics of how a comedy writer works on staff, how freelance writers move onto staff, how a writing staff is structured and how writers work collaboratively "in the room." All student projects must focus on current shows from a list provided by the instructor; no pilots.
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 October 12, 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 October 16, 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 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 January 25, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Sat Jan 11, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Discussion
Sat Jan 18, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Discussion
Sat Jan 25, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Discussion
Sat Feb 1, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Discussion
Sat Feb 8, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Discussion
Sat Feb 15, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Discussion
Sat Feb 22, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Discussion
Sat Mar 1, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Discussion
Sat Mar 8, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Discussion
Sat Mar 15, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
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Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
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 22, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Wed Jan 8, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote ClassroomRemote Learning
Online
Wed Jan 15, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote ClassroomRemote Learning
Online
Wed Jan 22, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote ClassroomRemote Learning
Online
Wed Jan 29, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote ClassroomRemote Learning
Online
Wed Feb 5, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote ClassroomRemote Learning
Online
Wed Feb 12, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote ClassroomRemote Learning
Online
Wed Feb 19, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote ClassroomRemote Learning
Online
Wed Feb 26, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote ClassroomRemote Learning
Online
Wed Mar 5, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote ClassroomRemote Learning
Online
Wed Mar 12, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote ClassroomRemote Learning
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