Learn to resolve the story's main and secondary conflicts
Develop effective revision skills
Understand the business of screenwriting
About this course:
In the last of a four-part sequence in writing a feature film screenplay, you reach FADE OUT. In the process of completing your script, you hone in on structuring conversations, explore how to maximize your story's visual implications, deepen scene writing skills, assemble scenes to form powerful sequences, ensure your script's central conflict is resolved and work on theme and imagery. Also covered are revision techniques and the business aspects of feature film writing. The goal is to complete writing your first feature film script by writing 3-5 pages per week.
Prerequisites
SCRIPT X 410.1 Feature Film I, SCRIPT X 410.2 Feature Film II, and SCRIPT X 410.3 Feature Film III. Students must bring their beat sheets or treatments, Act I and 45 pages of Act II to the first class meeting and be prepared to write.
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.
Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 23, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
(Optional)
Making A Good Script Great
by SEGER, LINDA
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.
Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 22, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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.
Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 22, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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
Refunds only available from February 03, 2025 to April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Thu Apr 3, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Thu Apr 10, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Thu Apr 17, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Thu Apr 24, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Thu May 1, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Thu May 8, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Thu May 15, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Thu May 22, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Thu May 29, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center
Discussion
Thu Jun 5, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center
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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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
Refunds only available from February 03, 2025 to April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Tue Apr 1, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote ClassroomRemote Learning
Online
Tue Apr 8, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote ClassroomRemote Learning
Online
Tue Apr 15, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote ClassroomRemote Learning
Online
Tue Apr 22, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote ClassroomRemote Learning
Online
Tue Apr 29, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote ClassroomRemote Learning
Online
Tue May 6, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote ClassroomRemote Learning
Online
Tue May 13, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote ClassroomRemote Learning
Online
Tue May 20, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote ClassroomRemote Learning
Online
Tue May 27, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote ClassroomRemote Learning
Online
Tue Jun 3, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote ClassroomRemote Learning
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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
Refunds only available from February 03, 2025 to April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Contact Us
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