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Course Description

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. 

Course Outline

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.

Course Outline

What you can learn:

  • Complete a first draft of your pilot script
  • Enhance structure, characters, plot, and storylines for maximum impact
  • Refine your story idea, pitch document, and outline before diving into writing
  • Get career advice based on your personal writing and professional goals

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. 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.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Review Sections
Section Title
One-Hour TV IV
Type
Discussion
Days
T
Time
7:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates
Jul 09, 2024 to Sep 10, 2024
Schedule and Location
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 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) WRITING THE TV DRAMA SERIES : HOW TO SUCCEED AS A PROFESSIONAL WRITER IN TV by DOUGLAS, PAMELA © 2018 WIESE PRODUCTIONS, MICHAEL 4 edition ISBN 9781615932931
  • (Optional) INSIDE THE ROOM : WRITING TELEVISION WITH THE PROS AT UCLA EXTENSION WRITERS' PROGRAM by VENIS, LINDA © 2013 PENGUIN PUBLISHING GROUP ISBN 9781592408115
  • (Optional) THE WRITERS' ROOM SURVIVAL GUIDE : DON'T SCREW UP THE LUNCH ORDER AND OTHER KEYS TO A HAPPY WRITERS' ROOM by LEVY, NICEOLE © 2022 WIESE PRODUCTIONS, MICHAEL ISBN 9781615933464
Section Title
One-Hour TV IV
Type
Online
Days
T
Time
10:00AM to 1:00PM
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.
  • (Optional) INSIDE THE ROOM : WRITING TELEVISION WITH THE PROS AT UCLA EXTENSION WRITERS' PROGRAM by VENIS, LINDA © 2013 PENGUIN PUBLISHING GROUP ISBN 9781592408115
  • (Optional) STORY MAPS : TV DRAMA: THE STRUCTURE OF THE ONE-HOUR TELEVISION PILOT by CALVISI, DANIEL © 2016 ACT FOUR SCREENPLAYS $20.00 ISBN 9780983626688
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