CINE 412 - The Professional Writer's Life

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

CINEMA

Description:

This course provides an overview of professional writing forms including writing for film, television, interactive media,and more. Students will engage with professional writers in various media to gain a comprehension of the professional writer's life, while exploring their motivations in choosing to pursue the life of a writer.Prerequisite: CINE 405. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Compose a professional resume and writing portfolio. (2) Understand how the entertainment industry operates and functions. 3) Construct and develop plans for entry into the entertainment industry, and for an overall career. 4) Develop an identity, voice, and brand as a writer. 5) Prepare and practice the art of pitching a story. 6) Develop collaborative skills germane to professional media writing. 7) Research and identify areas of potential employment in all forms of media. 8) Understand financial matters, managing personal finances, how to create a corporation and prepare and file taxes. 9) Develop methods for obtaining representation. Listed Topics 1) The Professional Resume and Portfolio. 2) Job Search Strategies 3) The Landscape of Professional Media Writing. 4) Gaining Entry and Planning a long-standing career. 5) Interviewing and Pitching Story Ideas. 6) Business and Personal Finances. 7) Transitioning in a Professional Career.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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