RTF 369 Advanced Writing: Series TV - W

Unique No. see course schedule

Faculty: Willet, Tom

Class Time: F 900A – 1200P

Room: NOA 1.110

Writing Comp: Y

Comm/Cult Req: N

Closing Limit: 14

Cross-Listed -

PREREQUISITES

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

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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 a "spec" script for a current sit-com and hour-long drama.