Topics in Media Writing (360-0-24)

Topic

Writing the Procedural

Instructors

Brett Louis Neveu

Meeting Info

Annie May Swift Hall 219: Mon 12:00PM - 2:50PM

Overview of class

An examination of the elements of "the procedural," (defined primarily as police, law and medical scripts) with a primary focus on thinking outside of the box of this long-standing go-to for writers. By analyzing structure, characters and location, students will dive into the history of the procedural while working within a contemporary storytelling style. Students will respond to essays, watch video examples, outline, write and workshop their chosen procedural scripts.

Learning Objectives

Students come away with the skills necessary to work within the procedural genre's compelling framework.

Class Notes

Note: final requires scripted material. If your planned scripted final project is a screenplay, television script, or stage play, please have prior experience (classwork or otherwise) in your chosen medium.

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Students must have completed RTVF 260-0 in order to register for this course (concurrent registration is not allowed) or students in Writing: MFA or Documentary Media: MFA programs