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One-Hour or Half-Hour TV IV

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SCRIPT X 422.6

Turn your TV pilot outline into a complete script with a vivid storyworld with complex characters.

Duration
As few as 10 weeks
Units
3.0
Current Formats
In Person
Online
Cost
Starting at $820.00

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What you can learn.

Draft a TV pilot episode from your existing outline
Maximize drama or comedy elements in collaboration with other writers
Focus on script elements like scenes and dialogue

About This Course

This workshop focuses on writing a solid draft of an original television pilot, whether half-hour or one-hour, building from an outline completed in the previous course. You begin by reworking and refining your story idea and outline as needed, addressing structural issues, fixing story problems, and maximizing comedic or dramatic potential. Special attention is paid to refining the world of the show, strengthening characters, clarifying tone, and sharpening story to meet professional and network expectations. You then move toward completing a first draft of your pilot, working intensively on scenes, dialogue, and action in a focused, workshop environment with ongoing feedback and support. By the end of the course, you complete a substantial draft of your pilot script that captures your original vision. You must bring a completed story outline and the teaser pages to the first day of class. 
Prerequisites
SCRIPT X 422.3 One-Hour TV III, or SCRIPT X 422.1 Half-Hour TV III, or department approval.

Winter 2027 Schedule

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Format
 
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Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:20PM PT
REG#
410784
Fee:
$820.00
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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, including a combination of required in-person and limited Zoom meetings – please check the meeting schedule below for exact dates 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 02, 2026 to January 17, 2027
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Wed Jan 6, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:20PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Wed Jan 13, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:20PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
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Wed Jan 20, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:20PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Wed Jan 27, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:20PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Wed Feb 3, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:20PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Wed Feb 10, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:20PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Wed Feb 17, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:20PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Wed Feb 24, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:20PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Wed Mar 3, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:20PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Wed Mar 10, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:20PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
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This section has no set meeting times.
REG#
410785
Fee:
$820.00
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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.

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 02, 2026 to January 17, 2027
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

This course applies toward the following programs

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Television Writing

certificate
certificate Write up to three spec scripts in either one-hour or half-hour TV formats.

Write up to three spec scripts in either one-hour or half-hour TV formats.