Brief Summary
This course is all about diving into the world of television writing, covering everything from script structure to important industry terms. By the end, you'll be on your way to crafting professional-quality scripts and navigating the TV business.
Key Points
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Structure of television scripts for different formats
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Understanding key television terminology
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Learning the business side of television writing
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Importance of dialogue and character development
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How to protect your creative ideas
Learning Outcomes
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Be able to structure scripts for various TV formats like 1/2 hour and 1 hour shows.
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Gain familiarity with essential television writing terminology.
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Learn how to turn your creative ideas into protectable concepts.
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Understand the workings of The Writers Room and studio dynamics.
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Get insights from an industry expert with a rich writing background.
About This Course
Learn structure, terminology, and business of television writing and move toward being a professional.
Understanding formats, commercial breaks, dialogue, screenwriting software, characters, The Writers Room, and studios are among the expansive list of items needed to break into the business as a television writer. Upon completion of this course you will understand the various components associated with television writing and how to proceed toward becoming a professional television writer.
Industry Expert
Illunga Adel Television Writer
Illunga has written and/or produced on many of the most renowned sitcoms in television history. Sanford and Son, 227, Married with Children, Different World, City Guys, My Brother and Me, and Moesha are among his credits. Illunga is a member of the Writers Guild of America.
Learn how to structure television scripts for 1/2 hour, 1 hour, and TV movies
Understand television terminology
Learn how to protect your idea
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