ENG 357 - Writing for Serial Media

Description:
Scriptwriting for the basic genres of serial television and the web. Includes study of serial script, structure, story, character development, and dialog. FILM 357 and ENG 357 are cross-listed classes, students may not receive credit for both. Course will be offered every year. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: FILM 267 or ENG 267 and admission to the communication, English professional and creative writing or film major.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Recall and apply proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and format for single-camera and multi-camera television scripts.
Evaluate and summarize strengths and weaknesses of a television pilot script.
Analyze a comedy program for story, characters, and style, and write a “spec” scene to be used in that program.
Analyze a dramatic program for story, characters, style, and emotional through-line, and write a “spec” scene to be used in that program.
Propose and pitch a concept for an original web series.
Write an episode for an original web series.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
5/18/17