You will be introduced to the basic concepts of writing a screenplay, including dialogue, layered characters, and the Three-Act Structure. You will also write a script.  

You will examine the language of film, its origins and genres in order to better understand the medium’s techniques, styles and storytelling formats.   

With a focus on the collaborative nature of writing, you will be taught how to critically analyze scripts and learn the process for developing and sharing script notes so as to get the best results. 

You will be introduced to the unique style, structure and rules of dramatic television, and act as showrunner for a mock tv production of your own work.   

You will become versed in the structure and pacing of sketch, talk show and sitcom writing. You will also write a script for an existing sitcom and one of your own creation.  

You will learn the process for showrunning your own series; you will finalize a pilot script, create audition materials, and do a mock casting.  

You will be taught how to write for studio productions, including the fundamentals of scripting for news reports, corporate videos, commercials, promos, and PSAs. 

You will become familiar with the language, strategies and requirements involved in securing funding for a project, including the use of grants and tax incentives available today. 

You will become versed in contracts, copyright infringement, clearances, music rights, intellectual property rights, ownership and payments, and brands.  

You will make production and distribution choices as you develop an understanding of the industry’s sales process and how to identify profitable markets. You will learn the language of broadcast and film sales, and be taught how to create one sheets, forecasts and marketing and promotion plans for a project.   

You will be taught the strategies for working with agents, lawyers and managers in your career. You will also be taught how to build a portfolio relevant to your career interests.