2015-2016 Catalog

FVM 250 Writing for Broadcast Media

3 Credit hours      60 Contact hours

Introduction to the basic skills in developing and writing a feature screenplay or teleplay including conceptualization, genre conventions, act structure, scene construction and character development combined with summarizing and describing written work through pitch session and assessing and discussing through writer's meetings. Students will create final projects working in teams (TV pilots/episodes) or as individuals (screenplays).

Prerequisite

Successful completion of ENG 122 and FVM 105, FVM 117, FVM 136, FVM 150, FVM 155, FVM 160 (grade C or higher) or equivalent assessment scores.