SCRIPT X 421.1

Learn how to construct a story and write a script outline for an existing half-hour series in this introductory TV writing course.

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Typically Available

Fall

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Duration

As few as 10 weeks

Units

3.0

Current Formats

In Person

Online

Cost

Starting at $720.00

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What you can learn.

Learn half-hour TV script story structure

Identify a show's unique spin and tone

Write in the voice of familiar characters

Craft your own episode story and outline

About This Course

This course teaches you how to create an airtight story and outline--the critical first step in writing a strong half-hour comedy script of an existing series and a process that makes writing your script much easier, faster and more successful. You begin by learning how to pinpoint what makes any half-hour comedy show tick, studying the appeal and quirkiness of the main characters and identifying the unique spin shows put on their stories. You then focus on your own script for a current show, finding the story and identifying the comedy in it, learning how to pitch it and creating a workable outline from which to write. Instruction also covers the "need to know" business aspects of the half-hour show, such as the current use of spec scripts to get jobs and the basics of how a comedy writer works on staff, how freelance writers move onto staff, how a writing staff is structured and how writers work collaboratively "in the room." All student projects must focus on current shows from a list provided by the instructor; no pilots.

Winter 2026 Schedule

Date

Details

Format

January 10 - March 14

Saturday 10:00AM - 1:00PM PT

Instructor:

Camille Corbett

REG#

406299

Fee:

$720.00

In Person

UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood

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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.

Deadline

Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026

Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Schedule

Type

Date

Time

Location

Discussion

Sat Jan 10, 2026

10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT