WRIT 260 - Writing for Television

Course Description:
This course introduces students to the various forms and potential jobs as writers in the television/media industry. Students will write a variety of scripts, from corporate and commercial to creative/fictional works, learn about the dedication and planning it takes to build creative material before beginning to write, and learn how to pitch ideas verbally and on paper to potential television industry professionals. The course also focuses on advertising both online and through conventional channels and on how to write commercials, PSA’s, and specialized advertising for the internet.

3 Credits

Prerequisite(s):

JOUR 206