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Course Description

This workshop guides you to write a solid draft of an original pilot script from your half-hour outline created in a previous course. You start by reworking your story idea and outline as needed, fixing story problems and maximizing the comic 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 the teaser pages to the first day of class. 

Course Outline

Finish your half-hour pilot script as you rework, refine, and revise your progress made until you reach the end.

Course Outline

What you can learn:

  • Refine your story idea, pitch document, and outline before diving into writing
  • Complete a first draft of your pilot script
  • Enhance structure, characters, plot, and storylines for maximum impact
  • Work in an intensive, focused environment to make best use of your limited time

Prerequisites

SCRIPT X 422.1 Half-Hour TV III, or SCRIPT X 422.1N Half-Hour TV Intensive III, or SCRIPT X 422.7 Dramedy TV III, or department approval. SCRIPT X 422.1 Half-Hour TV III, or SCRIPT X 422.1N Half-Hour TV Intensive III, or SCRIPT X 422.7 Dramedy TV III, or department approval.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Review Sections
Section Title
Half-Hour TV IV
Type
Discussion
Days
T
Time
7:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates
Jul 09, 2024 to Jul 23, 2024
Type
Discussion
Days
T
Time
7:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates
Jul 30, 2024 to Aug 20, 2024
Type
Discussion
Days
T
Time
7:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates
Aug 27, 2024 to Sep 10, 2024
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
  • Remote Classroom
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 23, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 23, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jul 24, 2024 to Sep 10, 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) SAVE THE CAT!® WRITES FOR TV : THE LAST BOOK ON CREATING BINGE-WORTHY CONTENT YOU'LL EVER NEED by NASH, JAMIE © 2021 SAVE THE CAT! PRESS ISBN 9780984157693
Section Title
Half-Hour TV IV
Type
Online
Days
T
Time
5:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Jul 09, 2024 to Sep 10, 2024
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • Remote Classroom
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
standard credit (3 units) $720.00 Click here to get more information
Available for Credit
3 units
Refund Request Deadline
Jul 23, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 23, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jul 24, 2024 to Sep 10, 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.
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