2015-2016 Catalog

FVM 242 Writing the TV Spec Script

3 Credit hours      60 Contact hours

Explore how to write teleplays for existing TV shows as a stepping stone toward gaining employment as a professional television writer. Designed as an in-depth study of "spec" television writing, students emulate industry practices by working in a “writer’s room” to develop and write teleplays for current TV shows that demonstrate the student’s abilities to work within the unique demands of television production.

Prerequisite

Successful completion of ENG 122 (grade C or higher).