SCRIPT X 421.4 - One-Hour TV II
Course Description
Mirroring the process that professionals undergo in current episodic series production, this course guides you to write a solid first draft of your script of an existing series and work on polishing it. You begin by refining your story idea and outline as needed and then write your script--focusing on capturing the essence of the show through its act structure, plot and story, multiple storylines, characters, scenes and dialogue. You also learn how to develop your career game plan and the business of the one-hour drama. Students must bring a complete outline to the first class. All student projects must focus on current shows; no pilots.Course Outline
Go from outline to the first draft script of a one-hour series, mirroring the professional TV writer's room environment.Course Outline
What you can learn:
- Refine a script story idea
- Write the first script draft
- Master the four-act structure
- Learn to develop your career plan
Prerequisites
SCRIPT X 421.3 One-Hour TV I or SCRIPT X 421.3N One-Hour TV Intensive I or department approval. SCRIPT X 421.3 One-Hour TV I, or SCRIPT X 421.3N One-Hour TV Intensive I, or department approval.Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Directing : Elective Courses
- Entertainment Studies : Elective Courses
- Feature Film Writing : Electives - Feature Film or Television Writing
- Film and TV Development : Elective Courses
- Screenwriting: Film and TV Comprehensive : Electives - Feature Film or Television Writing, Fifth Requirement
- Study Abroad at UCLA Program : Required
- Television Writing : Electives - Feature Film or Television Writing, Second Requirement