Writing the TV Pilot (363-0-25)

Instructors

Eliza Bent

Meeting Info

Online: Tues, Thurs 2:00PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

In this class, we will study the fundamentals of writing for television from concept, logline, and treatment to story arc and season outline. Through reading assignments, viewing coursework, and written exercises we will explore ways to write TV episodes suited to a variety of interests, tastes, and aesthetics. We will study examples from TV of the past and present, programs from abroad, as well as more emerging web-based forms.

Registration Requirements

Although RTVF 260 is a useful foundation, it is not a prerequisite for this summer offering of the course.

Learning Objectives

Each student will be expected to draft a treatment, episode outline, and write an original half-hour TV pilot script.

Teaching Method

Weekly assignments will include writing, reading and viewing.

Class Attributes

Prerequisites apply, see description
Synchronous:Class meets remotely at scheduled time

Enrollment Requirements

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