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Feature Film I

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SCRIPT X 410.1

Learn how to write a screenplay by developing a compelling story and tackling a feature film script outline in this first course of a four-course sequence.

Typically Available
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Duration
As few as 10 weeks
Units
3.0
Current Formats
In Person
Live Online
Online
Cost
Starting at $820.00

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What you can learn.

Create and evaluate movie story ideas
Design fully realized characters
Chart a complex, unique plot
Write compelling film scenes
Complete a 4-5 page feature film outline

About This Course

The first in a four-part sequence designed to take you through the full process of writing a feature film screenplay, this course grounds you in the key craft elements of story structure, plot, scene development, character, theme, genre and dialogue and shows you how they work together to grip an audience's emotions. You learn how to create and evaluate story ideas, explore how characters' inner wants and immediate goals shape and drive a screenplay's action, see what constitutes compelling plots and subplots and learn how to construct a scene. Throughout the course, you complete a series of exercises which serves as the basis for your script outline—a prose description of your screenplay. The course goal is to learn how to write effective, compelling scenes and to create a four-to-five-page outline that clearly delineates your script's beginning, middle and end. The ability to write an effective outline is a critical skill for the professional screenwriter, serves as the basis for most pitches, and is required for admission into SCRIPT X 410.2 Feature Film II.

Spring 2026 Schedule

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Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
REG#
407642
Fee:
$820.00
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UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
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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 February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book: Save The Cat by Blake Snyder
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Wed Apr 1, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204D
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Wed Apr 8, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204D
Discussion
Wed Apr 15, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204D
Discussion
Wed Apr 22, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204D
Discussion
Wed Apr 29, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204D
Discussion
Wed May 6, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204D
Discussion
Wed May 13, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204D
Discussion
Wed May 20, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204D
Discussion
Wed May 27, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204D
Discussion
Wed Jun 3, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204D
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Tuesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
407643
Fee:
$820.00
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UCLA Extension - Downtown Los Angeles
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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 February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
(Optional) Book: The Writer's Journey by Christopher Vogler
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Tue Mar 31, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension - Downtown Los Angeles
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Tue Apr 7, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension - Downtown Los Angeles
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Tue Apr 14, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Apr 21, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension - Downtown Los Angeles
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Tue Apr 28, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension - Downtown Los Angeles
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Tue May 5, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension - Downtown Los Angeles
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Tue May 12, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension - Downtown Los Angeles
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Tue May 19, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension - Downtown Los Angeles
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Tue May 26, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension - Downtown Los Angeles
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Tue Jun 2, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension - Downtown Los Angeles
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Monday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
407644
Fee:
$820.00
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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 February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
(Optional) Book: Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Mon Mar 30, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Mon Apr 6, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Mon Apr 13, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Mon Apr 20, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Mon Apr 27, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Mon May 4, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Mon May 11, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Mon May 18, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Mon Jun 1, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Mon Jun 8, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thursday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
407646
Fee:
$820.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Remote Classroom
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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 February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Thu Apr 2, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Apr 9, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Apr 16, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Apr 23, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Apr 30, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu May 7, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Thu May 14, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Thu May 21, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Thu May 28, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Jun 4, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
REG#
407650
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 February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book: Save The Cat by Blake Snyder
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
REG#
407651
Fee:
$820.00
Onlineformat icon
Updating...
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 February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

This course applies toward the following programs

certificate Complete up to three feature film scripts with the guidance of industry professionals.

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certificate Write feature film and TV scripts, and learn about production in this comprehensive program designed primarily for international students who want to study in the entertainment capital of the world.

Write feature film and TV scripts, and learn about production in this comprehensive program designed primarily for international students who want to study in the entertainment capital of the world.