Overview
 Your dream of writing a movie script and to have it read by entertainment industry decision makers is about to become reality. You can develop your screenplay from idea to finished piece in four courses — Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced and Rewriting.
Use these classes to rekindle your motivation to write. Join fellow writers
from Orange County in stimulating, exciting weekly classes and watch your
story idea grow into a full fledged screenplay.
Completing UC Irvine Extension's Specialized Studies in Screenwriting provides a supportive environment for you to work on your screenplay and puts you in a preferred position to be considered for admission into UCLA’s Professional Program in Screenwriting.
Program Requirements
This specialized studies is awarded upon successful completion
of the 4 courses (12 units).
Entry in program starts in Fall Quarter. All course work must be completed within five years. Early registration advised due to limited enrollment. |
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Program Benefits
- Develop a write's ear for the sound and rhythm of the "reel" dialogue.
- Recognize common pitfalls in creating authentic, compelling characters.
- Clearly define and dramatize the premise and theme of a given work.
- Gain a working knowledge of the screenwriter’s function in the production process.
When to begin
This program is offered in the Fall quarter. Learn to develop and complete a screenplay from your first ideas to a finished product within a year.
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