Writing for Scripted Television

Catalog description

In this course, students will learn the basics of episodic television writing, from drama and comedy, to sketch and sitcom. Through screenings and writing workshops, the class will explore story structure, character development, season arcs and how to write a pilot episode. Students will also analyze the form of traditional television series, as well as newly emerging variations. Finally, this course will give students the realistic experience of working in a television “writers’ room,” with the entire class collaborating on the creation of an original pilot episode.