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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Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
In Person
Live Online
Starting at $720.00
As few as 10 weeks
3.0

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 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Monday, Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Enrollment Closed
See Details
Instructor: Ed Horowitz
399721
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: UCLA , Remote Classroom
Notes

No meeting November 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, 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
No refunds after October 23, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
(Optional) INSIDE THE ROOM : WRITING TELEVISION WITH THE PROS AT UCLA EXTENSION WRITERS' PROGRAM by VENIS, LINDA
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Wed Oct 9, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 1329
Discussion
Wed Oct 16, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 1329
Discussion
Wed Oct 23, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 1329
Discussion
Wed Oct 30, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 1329
Discussion
Wed Nov 6, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 1329
Discussion
Wed Nov 13, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 1329
Discussion
Wed Nov 20, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 1329
Discussion
Mon Nov 25, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Dec 4, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 1329
Discussion
Wed Dec 11, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 1329
-
Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Enrollment Closed
See Details
Instructor: Gail Gilchriest
399722
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

No meeting November 28.

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 17, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
(Optional) INSIDE THE ROOM : WRITING TELEVISION WITH THE PROS AT UCLA EXTENSION WRITERS' PROGRAM by VENIS, LINDA
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Thu Oct 3, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Thu Oct 10, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Thu Oct 17, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Thu Oct 24, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Thu Oct 31, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Thu Nov 7, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Thu Nov 14, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Thu Nov 21, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Thu Dec 5, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Thu Dec 12, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning

Winter 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
-
Tuesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Ruth Fowler
400987
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Notes

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
No refunds after January 21, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Tue Jan 7, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Tue Jan 14, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Tue Jan 21, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Tue Jan 28, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Tue Feb 4, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Tue Feb 11, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Tue Feb 18, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Tue Feb 25, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Tue Mar 4, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Tue Mar 11, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
-
Thursday 5:00PM - 8:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Philip Hoover
400993
Fee:
$720.00
Live Onlineformat icon
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 January 23, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Thu Jan 9, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Discussion
Thu Jan 16, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Discussion
Thu Jan 23, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Discussion
Thu Jan 30, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Discussion
Thu Feb 6, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Discussion
Thu Feb 13, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Discussion
Thu Feb 20, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Discussion
Thu Feb 27, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Discussion
Thu Mar 6, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Discussion
Thu Mar 13, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning

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