RTF F369 Advanced Writing: Series TV - W

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Faculty: Kelban

Class Time: MWF 400P - 630P

Room: CMA 3.128

Writing Comp: Y

Comm/Cult Req: N

Closing Limit: 15

Session: First

PREREQUISITES

Must be an RTF major with a UT GPA of at least a 2.25 and have upper-division standing. The following coursework with a grade of at least C: RTF 333.

CONSENT REQUIREMENTS

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

FIRST CLASS DAY POLICY

Students must attend the first class day or make prior arrangements with the instructor.

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 "spec" scripts for a current sit-com or hour-long drama. Additionally, we will develop an own original TV pilot as a class, from the original "franchise" premise through a completed story-outline for the pilot episode.