Emphasis on learning writing skills for the development of such television programming as sitcoms, talk shows, news and documentaries, musical variety shows, game shows and soaps, as well as commercials, corporate videos and web programs.

Learning Outcome(s):

✓ Students will demonstrate basic knowledge and operational skills associated with various technologies and software utilized in screenwriting.

✓ Students will acquire sufficient knowledge and understanding of a writers’ room and positions associated with producing professional television scripts as either an individual or a member of a writing team.

✓ Students will demonstrate critical thinking by reviewing and critiquing past and current movies and TV scripts to assess their strengths and weaknesses from the point of view of the writer.