Refine your story idea, pitch document, and outline before diving into writing
Complete a first draft of your pilot script
Enhance structure, characters, plot, and storylines for maximum impact
Work in an intensive, focused environment to make best use of your limited time
About this course:
This workshop guides you to write a solid draft of an original pilot script from your half-hour outline created in a previous course. You start by reworking your story idea and outline as needed, fixing story problems and maximizing the comic potential. Special attention is paid to refining the world, characters, tone and story of your pilot. You then move toward completing a first draft of your script, working on scenes, dialogue and action, until it captures your original vision and matches a network's likely requirements. You must bring a completed story outline and the teaser pages to the first day of class.
Prerequisites
SCRIPT X 422.1 Half-Hour TV III, or SCRIPT X 422.1N Half-Hour TV Intensive III, or SCRIPT X 422.7 Dramedy TV III, or department approval.
Winter 2026 Schedule
Date & Time
Details
Format
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Saturday 10:00AM - 1:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Sat Jan 10, 2026
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204C
Discussion
Sat Jan 17, 2026
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204C
Discussion
Sat Jan 24, 2026
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204C
Discussion
Sat Jan 31, 2026
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204C
Discussion
Sat Feb 7, 2026
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204C
Discussion
Sat Feb 14, 2026
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204C
Discussion
Sat Feb 21, 2026
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204C
Discussion
Sat Feb 28, 2026
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204C
Discussion
Sat Mar 7, 2026
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204C
Discussion
Sat Mar 14, 2026
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204C
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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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.
Refund 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
Tue Jan 6, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Jan 13, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Jan 20, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Jan 27, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Feb 3, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Feb 10, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Feb 17, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Feb 24, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Mar 3, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Mar 10, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…
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