Half-Hour TV III

SCRIPT X 422.1

Learn how to write a TV script in this course that takes you from half-hour pilot idea to beat sheet and the teaser pages of your script.

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What you can learn.

Turn an original comedy idea into a new series
Break stories with other writers like professionals do
Develop a compelling story with memorable characters
Write a full episode outline and 10 pages of your pilot

About this course:

Television executives and showrunners want to read original pilots that demonstrate your unique voice and comedic sensibilities. This workshop shows you how to take your original comedy idea and develop a strong story, rife with memorable characters and even funnier jokes. Breaking story in the style of a real writer's room, you develop a compelling story, brainstorm and support another's vision. By the end of course, you have strong act breaks, a full beat outline and a critique of the beginning pages of your original half-hour pilot script.

Prerequisites

SCRIPT X 421.1 Half-Hour TV I and SCRIPT X 421.2 Half-Hour TV II; or SCRIPT X 421.1N Half-Hour TV Intensive I and SCRIPT X 421.2N Half-Hour TV Intensive II; or department approval.

Winter 2026 Schedule

January 10 - March 14

Saturday 10:00AM - 1:00PM PT

Future Offering (Opens November 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)

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406307

Fee:

$720.00

In Person

Location: 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.

Refund Deadline

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

Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Schedule

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Date

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Discussion

Sat Jan 10, 2026

10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT