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Half-Hour TV II

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SCRIPT X 421.2

Go from outline to the first draft script of a half-hour series, mirroring the professional TV writer's room environment.

Duration
As few as 10 weeks
Units
3.0
Current Formats
In Person
Live Online
Cost
Starting at $720.00

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What you can learn.

Refine a script story idea
Write the first script draft
Master the three-act comedy structure
Map career building strategies

About This Course

This workshop guides you to write a solid draft spec script from your half-hour comedy outline and move as far ahead as you can in polishing it. You begin by reworking your outline to simplify your story, nail down the essence of your characters, focus and tighten scenes, create mood and pacing and punch up dialogue from the blueprint you've created. You then move to the writing and polishing stage. On the business side, you deepen your knowledge of the current comedy series marketplace and map out basic career building strategies. Students must bring a complete outline to the first class. All student projects must focus on current shows; no pilots. 
Prerequisites
SCRIPT X 421.1 Half-Hour TV I, or SCRIPT X 421.1N Half-Hour TV Intensive I, or department approval.

Winter 2026 Schedule

Date
Details
Format
 
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Saturday 10:00AM - 1:00PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
406303
Fee:
$720.00
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UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Enrolling Soon
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
Online
Sat Jan 10, 2026
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201
Online
Sat Jan 17, 2026
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201
Online
Sat Jan 24, 2026
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201
Online
Sat Jan 31, 2026
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201
Online
Sat Feb 7, 2026
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201
Online
Sat Feb 14, 2026
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201
Online
Sat Feb 21, 2026
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201
Online
Sat Feb 28, 2026
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201
Online
Sat Mar 7, 2026
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201
Online
Sat Mar 14, 2026
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201
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Wednesday 5:00PM - 8:00PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
406304
Fee:
$720.00
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Remote Classroom
Enrolling Soon
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.

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
Online
Wed Jan 7, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Jan 14, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Jan 21, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Jan 28, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Feb 4, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Feb 11, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Feb 18, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Feb 25, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Mar 4, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Mar 11, 2026
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

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