FILM TV 131
Introduction to Television Writing
Film and Television · 6 or 8 units · Undergraduate upper division (100-199)
Introduction to television pilot form, covering style and content, as well as principles behind network needs and how pilots are chosen across broadcast, cable, and digital platforms. Students write series outline and first act of original pilot. Offered in summer only.
Letter grading.
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FILM TV 131
- FILM TV 133AIntermediate Television Writing Variety/Sketch Comedy
- FILM TV 133BIntermediate Television Writing One-Hour Drama/Half-Hour Dramedy Series
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