RTF 369 Advanced Writing: Series Television-W

Unique No. 07390

Faculty: Kelban

Class Time: TH 1230-330P

Room: CMA 3.130

Writing Comp: Yes

Comm/Culture Req: No

Closing Limit: 10

Cross-listed: None

Prerequisites

Must be an RTF major with a UT GPA of at least a 2.25 and have upper-division standing. Prerequisites: RTF 333.

Consent requirements

This course does not require consent. Registration is open via the online registration system to all RTF majors.

First class day policy

Students who fail to attend the first class day will be dropped.

Course description

This course will explore how to write for both network and cable television, with an emphasis on situational comedies and 60-minute dramas. The dramatic elements of each genre will be analyzed, with each student completing a "spec" script for a current sit-com and hour-long drama. Additionally, students will develop ideas for their own original TV pilot and pitch it to class.