Television Writing Workshop

6 units · Undergraduate upper division (100-199)

Laboratory, three hours. Students outline first 10 pages of pilot for original one-hour drama or dramedy, or half-hour comedy series. Examination of topics such as pitching; television writing format and structure 101; current trends in television writing; how to write compelling characters and stories; and how to take idea from concept through logline, beat sheet, and outline to final professional first draft. Letter grading.