Writing for Late Night Television

Catalog description

In this course you will have the opportunity to write: comedy feature film, half-hour sitcom specs scripts, series of comedy sketches and stand-up comedy material. This intimate class is a writing workshop that explores every aspect of comedy writing for visual media. Whether it's Larry David that does it for you, or the Brothers Farrelly, Marx or Coen, this course will help students discover what works, what doesn't, and why. The last part of the semester will be devoted to the business of comedy writing -- where the work is, who the players are. Industry guest speakers may visit throughout the semester. This course allocates as Scriptwriting for Film & TV majors. COURSE SUBJECT TO DEPARTMENTAL FEES. THIS COURSE HAS PREREQUISITES. Non-majors must process a "Permission Notice for Non-Majors" form to register for the course (subject to availability).