Television: Essential Beginnings

SCRIPT X 420.1

Learn the basics of writing for television in this exercise-based workshop for absolute beginners.

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Starting at $485.00
As few as 6 weeks
2.0

What you can learn.

  • Learn the fundamentals of how to develop and write a television episode
  • Identify the building blocks of television structure for one-hour and half-hour shows
  • Develop techniques to organize your ideas and kickstart the writing process
  • Prepare yourself for further coursework in writing for television by grasping the basics before diving deep

About this course:

This course demystifies the crucial first step of understanding the craft of writing for television, making it an ideal starting point for aspiring television writers. You learn the fundamentals of how to develop and write a television episode in both one-hour and half-hour formats. Using examples, you also learn the building blocks of television structure, the differences between the formats and techniques to organize and convey your ideas to kickstart the writing process. By the end of the course, you gain a better understanding of television writing and be fully prepared for the next course in the sequence, either SCRIPT X 421.3 - One-Hour TV I or SCRIPT X 421.1 - Half-Hour TV I, where you learn how to write a spec episode of an existing series.

Fall 2024 Schedule

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Thursday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Chris Atwood
399624
Fee:
$485.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

This course is held via video teleconference. Instructors use Zoom to offer live class meetings at the designated class meeting time. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation. Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 31, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Online
Thu Oct 17, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Oct 24, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Oct 31, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Nov 7, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Nov 14, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Nov 21, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Winter 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
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Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Chris Atwood
400969
Fee:
$485.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

This course is held via video teleconference. Instructors use Zoom to offer live class meetings at the designated class meeting time. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation. Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after February 12, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Wed Jan 29, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Wed Feb 5, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
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Wed Feb 12, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed Feb 19, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Wed Feb 26, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
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Wed Mar 5, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning

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