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Course Description

The first in a four-part sequence designed to take you through the full process of writing a feature film screenplay, this course grounds you in the key craft elements of story structure, plot, scene development, character, theme, genre and dialogue and shows you how they work together to grip an audience's emotions. You learn how to create and evaluate story ideas, explore how characters' inner wants and immediate goals shape and drive a screenplay's action, see what constitutes compelling plots and subplots and learn how to construct a scene. Throughout the course, you complete a series of exercises which serves as the basis for your script outline—a prose description of your screenplay. The course goal is to learn how to write effective, compelling scenes and to create a four-to-five-page outline that clearly delineates your script's beginning, middle and end. The ability to write an effective outline is a critical skill for the professional screenwriter, serves as the basis for most pitches, and is required for admission into SCRIPT X 410.2 Feature Film II.

Course Outline

Learn how to write a screenplay by developing a compelling story and tackling a feature film script outline in this first course of a four-course sequence.

Course Outline

What you can learn:

  • Create and evaluate movie story ideas
  • Design fully realized characters
  • Chart a complex, unique plot
  • Write compelling film scenes
  • Complete a 4-5 page feature film outline

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Feature Film I
Type
Online
Days
T
Time
5:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Jul 02, 2024 to Sep 03, 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 16, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 16, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jul 17, 2024 to Sep 03, 2024
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) THE ANATOMY OF STORY: 22 STEPS TO BECOMING A MASTER STORYTELLER by TRUBY, JOHN © 2008 FARRAR STRAUS AND GIROUX ISBN 9780865479937
Section Title
Feature Film I
Type
Online
Days
W
Time
7:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates
Jul 03, 2024 to Sep 04, 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 17, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 17, 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.
  • (Mandatory) HERO WITH A THOUSAND FACES by CAMPBELL, JOSEPH © 2008 NEW WORLD LIBRARY 2 edition ISBN 9781577315933
Section Title
Feature Film I
Type
Online
Days
Sa
Time
10:00AM to 1:00PM
Dates
Jul 06, 2024 to Sep 07, 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 20, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 20, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jul 21, 2024 to Sep 07, 2024
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 I
Type
Online
Days
T
Time
4:00PM to 7:00PM
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.
  • (Mandatory) SAVE THE CAT by SNYDER, BLAKE © 2005 WIESE PRODUCTIONS, MICHAEL ISBN 9781932907001
Section Title
Feature Film I
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) CUT TO THE CHASE: WRITING FEATURE FILMS WITH THE PROS AT UCLA EXTENSION WRITERS' PROGRAM by VENIS, LINDA © 2013 AVERY ISBN 9781592408108
  • (Optional) ADVENTURES IN THE SCREEN TRADE by GOLDMAN, WILLIAM © 1983 GRAND CENTRAL PUBLISHING ISBN 9780446512732
  • (Optional) MAKING MOVIES by LUMET, SIDNEY © 1995 KNOPF DOUBLEDAY PUBLISHING GROUP ISBN 9780679437093
Section Title
Feature Film I
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) CUT TO THE CHASE: WRITING FEATURE FILMS WITH THE PROS AT UCLA EXTENSION WRITERS' PROGRAM by VENIS, LINDA AVERY 2013 edition ISBN 9781592408115
  • (Mandatory) THE ARTIST'S WAY : 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION by CAMERON, JULIA © 2016 PENGUIN PUBLISHING GROUP 25 edition ISBN 9780143129257
Section Title
Feature Film I
Type
Discussion
Days
W
Time
7:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates
Jul 10, 2024 to Sep 11, 2024
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • UCLA Extension Gayley 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 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 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) BIRD BY BIRD: SOME INSTRUCTIONS ON WRITING AND LIFE by LAMOTT, ANNE © 1995 ANCHOR ISBN 9780385480017
  • (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 I
Type
Online
Days
Th
Time
5:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Jul 11, 2024 to Sep 12, 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 25, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 25, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jul 26, 2024 to Sep 12, 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.
  • (Mandatory) STORY: SUBSTANCE STRUCTURE STYLE AND THE PRINCIPLES OF SCREENWRITING by MCKEE, ROBERT © 1997 REGANBOOKS $42.50 ISBN 9780060391683
Section Title
Feature Film I
Type
Discussion
Days
M
Time
7:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates
Sep 23, 2024 to Nov 04, 2024
Type
Discussion
Days
M
Time
7:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates
Nov 18, 2024
Type
Discussion
Days
M
Time
7:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates
Dec 02, 2024 to Dec 09, 2024
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • UCLA Extension Gayley 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
Oct 07, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 07, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Oct 08, 2024 to Dec 09, 2024
Section Notes

No meeting November 11 and 25.

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.
Section Title
Feature Film I
Type
Online
Days
M
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Sep 30, 2024 to Nov 04, 2024
Type
Online
Days
M
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Nov 18, 2024
Type
Online
Days
M
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Dec 02, 2024 to Dec 16, 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
Oct 14, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 14, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Oct 15, 2024 to Dec 16, 2024
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 I
Type
Discussion
Days
T
Time
7:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates
Oct 01, 2024 to Nov 19, 2024
Type
Discussion
Days
T
Time
7:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates
Dec 03, 2024 to Dec 10, 2024
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • UCLA Extension Gayley 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
Oct 15, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 15, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Oct 16, 2024 to Dec 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.
Section Title
Feature Film I
Type
Online
Days
W
Time
6:00AM to 9:00PM
Dates
Oct 02, 2024 to Nov 20, 2024
Type
Online
Days
W
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Dec 04, 2024 to Dec 11, 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
Oct 16, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 16, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Oct 17, 2024 to Dec 11, 2024
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 I
Type
Online
Dates
Oct 02, 2024 to Dec 10, 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
Oct 16, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 16, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Oct 17, 2024 to Dec 10, 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.
Section Title
Feature Film I
Type
Online
Dates
Oct 02, 2024 to Dec 10, 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
Oct 16, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 16, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Oct 17, 2024 to Dec 10, 2024
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.
Section Title
Feature Film I
Type
Online
Days
Th
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Oct 03, 2024 to Nov 21, 2024
Type
Online
Days
Th
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Dec 05, 2024 to Dec 12, 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
Oct 17, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 17, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Oct 18, 2024 to Dec 12, 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 I
Type
Online
Days
Sa
Time
10:00AM to 1:00PM
Dates
Oct 05, 2024 to Nov 23, 2024
Type
Online
Days
Sa
Time
10:00AM to 1:00PM
Dates
Dec 07, 2024 to Dec 14, 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
Oct 19, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 19, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Oct 20, 2024 to Dec 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.
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