VM 222 - Writing for Television

Institution:

Emerson College

Subject:

Description:

Examines writing for television in a variety of formats, with a predominant emphasis on situation comedies and drama. The elements of each genre will be analyzed, challenging students to find their own unique "voice," and new andinnovative ways to write stories within established formats. Each student will complete a professional first draft of either a sitcom or drama, or the first 30 pages of a made-for-TV movie. Prerequisites: VM 101 and VM 120.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.emerson.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 824-8500

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.