MES 251 — Television Writing
This course will focus on writing television outlines and scripts for network, premium cable outlets, and streaming services. Students will learn the basics of developing concepts, creating character, and breaking story. They will discover how to properly format television scripts and how to research and write television bible documents including outlines, description of the world documents, and episode springboards. This course will allow students to participate in a Writers’ Room environment as they receive instruction on how to give and receive critiques on script work. Ultimately, each student will cultivate the basic skills necessary to write and develop television scripts for upper-level production classes and beyond.