Topics in Media Writing (360-0-70)

Topic

Writing the Comedy Feature

Instructors

Dana Jamil Atrach

Meeting Info

Northwestern Qatar Room 1-223: Mon, Wed 4:00PM - 5:15PM (AST)

Overview of class

When you write for comedy, you should never try to be funny. The "funny" stuff should arise from the situations, the characters and the story itself. In this class, we will look at the different types of comedy and the tools and elements used to create them. We will apply these techniques to your own feature length comedy script. This class is for students who want to build a solid foundation for a great, funny screenplay; expand their screenwriting skills into the comedy genre; or who want to be more confident adding humorous moments to their dramatic screenplay. The above will be achieved through lectures, reading assignments, discussion, in-class viewing of films, and in-class workshop of scripts.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisites: MIT 260-0

Open to sophomores and above, MIT majors only

MIT Technical-Practical Course

Satisfies Film and Design Minor

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: NUQ: MIT Majors only, Sophomores and above whom have completed MIT 260-0