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Course Description

In the last of a four-part sequence in writing a feature film screenplay, you reach FADE OUT. In the process of completing your script, you hone in on structuring conversations, explore how to maximize your story's visual implications, deepen scene writing skills, assemble scenes to form powerful sequences, ensure your script's central conflict is resolved and work on theme and imagery. Also covered are revision techniques and the business aspects of feature film writing. The goal is to complete writing your first feature film script by writing 3-5 pages per week.

Course Outline

Finish your feature film script and learn revision tactics in our fourth and final basic screenwriting course.

Course Outline

What you can learn:

  • Complete your feature film script draft
  • Polish dialogue and point of view
  • Learn to resolve the story's main and secondary conflicts
  • Develop effective revision skills
  • Understand the business of screenwriting

Prerequisites

SCRIPT X 410.1 Feature Film I, SCRIPT X 410.2 Feature Film II, and SCRIPT X 410.3 Feature Film III. Students must bring their beat sheets or treatments, Act I and 45 pages of Act II to the first class meeting and be prepared to write.

SCRIPT X 410.1 Feature Film I and SCRIPT X 410.2 Feature Film II and SCRIPT X 410.3 Feature Film III, or department approval.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Feature Film IV
Section Schedule
Jul 01, 2024 to Sep 09, 2024
Type
Discussion
Days
M
Time
7:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates
Jul 01, 2024 to Aug 26, 2024
Type
Discussion
Days
M
Time
7:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates
Sep 09, 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
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 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) SAVE THE CAT by SNYDER, BLAKE © 2005 MICHAEL WIESE PRODUCTIONS ISBN 9781932907001
  • (Optional) CUT TO THE CHASE: WRITING FEATURE FILMS WITH THE PROS AT UCLA EXTENSION WRITERS' PROGRAM by VENIS, LINDA © 2013 AVERY ISBN 9781592408108
Section Title
Feature Film IV
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.
  • (Optional) THE ARTIST'S WAY : 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION by CAMERON, JULIA © 2016 PENGUIN PUBLISHING GROUP 25 edition ISBN 9780143129257
  • (Optional) CUT TO THE CHASE: WRITING FEATURE FILMS WITH THE PROS AT UCLA EXTENSION WRITERS' PROGRAM by VENIS, LINDA © 2013 AVERY ISBN 9781592408108
Section Title
Feature Film IV
Type
Online
Days
Sa
Time
10:00AM to 1:00PM
Dates
Jul 13, 2024 to Sep 14, 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 27, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 27, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jul 28, 2024 to Sep 14, 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.
  • (Optional) MAKING A GOOD SCRIPT GREAT by SEGER, LINDA © 2010 SILMAN-JAMES PRESS 3 edition $14.95 ISBN 9781935247012
  • (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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