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
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. For those interested in furthering their education following completion of the UC Irvine Extension program, we highly recommend the UCLA Professional Program in Screenwriting.
Program Requirements
This specialized studies is awarded upon successful completion
of the 4 courses (12 units).
Entry into 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 writer'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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