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Course Description

This second in a four-part sequence in writing a feature film script has you hit the ground running. You begin by pitching your story based on your outline and revising it to make sure the premise can carry the entire movie. Armed with a workable outline, you then flesh it out into either a beat sheet or treatment (at the instructor's discretion) and begin writing your screenplay. Personalized feedback along with mini-lectures on key craft points, including character development, story structure and conflict, help you to meet the course goal, which is to write Act I (approximately 30 pages). May be repeated for credit. 

Course Outline

Building on your outline from the first course in the feature film sequence, continue to learn how to write a screenplay by completing the first act of your film script.

Prerequisites

SCRIPT X 410.1 Feature Film I. Students must bring a four-to-five-page outline they created in Feature Film I to first class meeting and be prepared to pitch it. SCRIPT X 410.1 Feature Film I, or department approval. 

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Feature Film II
Section Schedule
Jul 01, 2024 to Sep 09, 2024
Type
Online
Days
M
Time
5:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Jul 01, 2024 to Aug 26, 2024
Type
Online
Days
M
Time
5:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Sep 09, 2024
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • Remote Classroom
Delivery Options
Live Online  
Course Fee(s)
standard credit (3 units) $720.00 Click here to get more information
Available for Credit
3 units
Refund Request Deadline
Jul 15, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 15, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jul 16, 2024 to Sep 09, 2024
Instructors
Section Notes

No meeting September 2.

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.

Section Materials
  • (Mandatory) Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
  • (Optional) SCREENPLAY REV & UPD by FIELD, SYD © 2005 RANDOM HOUSE PUBLISHING GROUP ISBN 9780385339032
  • (Optional) THE ART OF DRAMATIC WRITING by LAJOS EGRI © 1972 SIMON & SCHUSTER ISBN 9780671213329
Section Title
Feature Film II
Type
Online
Days
Sa
Time
10:00AM to 1:00PM
Dates
Jul 06, 2024 to Sep 07, 2024
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • Remote Classroom
Delivery Options
Live Online  
Course Fee(s)
standard credit (3 units) $720.00 Click here to get more information
Available for Credit
3 units
Refund Request Deadline
Jul 20, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 20, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jul 21, 2024 to Sep 07, 2024
Instructors
Section 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.

Section Materials
  • (Mandatory) Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Section Title
Feature Film II
Type
Online
Dates
Jul 10, 2024 to Sep 17, 2024
Contact Hours
30.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
standard credit (3 units) $720.00 Click here to get more information
Available for Credit
3 units
Refund Request Deadline
Jul 24, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 24, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jul 25, 2024 to Sep 17, 2024
Instructors
Section 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 live 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.

 

Section Materials
  • (Mandatory) Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
  • (Mandatory) SAVE THE CAT by SNYDER, BLAKE © 2005 WIESE PRODUCTIONS, MICHAEL ISBN 9781932907001
Section Title
Feature Film II
Type
Online
Days
W
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Jul 10, 2024 to Sep 11, 2024
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • Remote Classroom
Delivery Options
Live Online  
Course Fee(s)
standard credit (3 units) $720.00 Click here to get more information
Available for Credit
3 units
Refund Request Deadline
Jul 24, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 24, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jul 25, 2024 to Sep 11, 2024
Instructors
Section 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.

Section Materials
  • (Mandatory) Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Section Title
Feature Film II
Type
Discussion
Days
Th
Time
7:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates
Jul 18, 2024 to Sep 19, 2024
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Fee(s)
standard credit (3 units) $720.00 Click here to get more information
Available for Credit
3 units
Refund Request Deadline
Aug 01, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Aug 01, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Aug 02, 2024 to Sep 19, 2024
Instructors
Section 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. 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.

Section Materials
  • (Mandatory) Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
  • (Optional) TOOLS OF SCREENWRITING by HOWARD, DAVID AND MABLEY, EDWARD © 1995 ST. MARTIN'S PRESS
  • (Optional) CUT TO THE CHASE: WRITING FEATURE FILMS WITH THE PROS AT UCLA EXTENSION WRITERS' PROGRAM by VENIS, LINDA © 2013 AVERY ISBN 9781592408108
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