Feature Film III

SCRIPT X 410.3

Tackle writing a significant portion of Act II and learn powerful creative techniques in our third course in the screenwriting sequence.

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Fall
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Starting at $720.00
As few as 10 weeks
3.0

What you can learn.

  • Continue an in-progress script by writing the second act
  • Build realistic main and secondary characters
  • Refine scenes and put them into sequences
  • Develop successful screenwriting habits

About this course:

The third in a four-part sequence in writing a feature film screenplay, this course focuses on writing a significant portion of Act II. You also refine your story outline; flesh out main and secondary characters; continue to develop the art of the scene as it pertains to type, choice, structure and placement; and begin to discover each character's unique voice. You learn the habits you need to sustain the work of writing a screenplay. The goal is to write anywhere from 3-5 pages per week from beginning of Act II. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites

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

Winter 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Tuesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Andrew Knauer
400941
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 21, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Tue Jan 7, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Tue Jan 14, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Tue Jan 21, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Tue Jan 28, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Tue Feb 4, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Tue Feb 11, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Tue Feb 18, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Tue Feb 25, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Tue Mar 4, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Tue Mar 11, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
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Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Daniel Sussman
400942
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
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.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 22, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Story: Substance Structure Style and the Principles of Screenwriting by McKee, Robert
Schedule
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Date
Time
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Online
Wed Jan 8, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Wed Jan 15, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Wed Jan 22, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Wed Jan 29, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Wed Feb 5, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Wed Feb 12, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Wed Feb 19, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Wed Feb 26, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Wed Mar 5, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Wed Mar 12, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
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This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Valerie Brandy
400943
Fee:
$720.00
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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.

 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 22, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
(Optional) Cut to the Chase: Writing Feature Films with the Pros at UCLA Extension Writers' Program by VENIS, LINDA

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