Writing for Film and Television
Storytelling has evolved from its roots in the oral tradition to that of telling stories for film and television. A specialization in writing for film and television will foster learning through writing, critique, and rewriting. Students will be encouraged to be innovative and individualistic in their style and expression. Students will have the opportunity to write feature-length scripts, situation comedies, one-hour prime time drama, and short scripts suitable for film, video, or new media.
Credits
B.A.: 44
B.F.A.: 60
Visual and media arts foundations (12 credits)
The Visual and Media Arts Foundations offers the student a broad theoretical, historical and practical introduction to the visual and media arts.
| Course Code |
Course Information |
| VM100 |
History of Media Arts I
|
| VM101 |
History of Media Arts II
|
| VM120 |
Foundations in Visual and Media Arts Production |
Introduction to Disciplines (16 Credits Minimum)
At the Introduction to Disciplines level, students explore one or more of the department’s main discipline areas.
| Course Code |
Course Information |
| VM200 |
Media Criticism and Theory |
| At least two of the following |
| VM220 |
Writing the Short Subject
|
| VM221 |
Writing the Feature Film
|
| VM222 |
Writing for Television
|
| At least one of the following |
| VM230 |
Introduction to Film Production (I) |
| VM231 |
Intermediate Film Production
|
| VM240 |
Introduction to Video Field Production
|
| VM241 |
Introduction to Studio Television Production
|
| VM250 |
Introduction to Sound Principles & Audio Production
|
| VM251 |
Audio Field Recording
|
| VM260 |
Introduction to Digital Media Production
|
Specializations
| Course Code |
Course Information |
| VM402 |
Seminar in Media Arts Topics |
| One Advanced Visual and Media Studies course (4 Credits) |
| At least two of the following |
| VM320 |
Feature Writing Workshop
|
| VM322 |
Comedy Writing for Television
|
| VM422 |
Writing Primetime Drama
|
| VM425 |
Scene Study Workshop
|
| VM423 |
Writing Television Pilots
|
| VM424 |
Interactive Storytelling |
| VM231 |
Intermediate Film Production
|
| VM440 |
ADVANCED STUDIO PRODUCTION: FICTION
|
| WR211 |
Introduction to Creative Writing: Fiction
|
| TH121 |
Introduction to Acting I
|
| TH388 |
Playwriting |
Advanced Visual and Media Arts Workshop
Students may apply to take the Advanced Visual and Media Arts Workshop. Two semesters mandatory for B.F.A. Optional for B.A.
For specific course prerequisites, please consult the Undergraduate Catalog.
