Learn How To Create a TV Series at NYFA
Creating a television series requires more than just a script; it requires creating a web of characters, a fully-realized world, a sustainable story engine and a specific voice for your series. In the 15-Week Online Television Pilot Workshop, students already familiar with television format and structure will learn how to write a television pilot.
To attend, students must have completed our 15-Week Online Television Spec Workshop or submit a formatted TV script with their application.
This course is offered during our Summer start.
Students meet once per week on
– Tuesdays at 5pm Pacific Time/8 pm Eastern Time for 3 hours in two 1.5-hour sessions with a 30-minute break.
Workshop DescriptionWorkshop Name: 15-Week Online Television Pilot Workshop
Prerequisite: 15-Week Online Television Spec Workshop (or submission of a TV spec script they have written)
During our 15-Week Online Television Pilot Workshop, students come up with ideas for possible TV series. Working with their instructor and class, they will pick one to develop and create a series proposal that details the world, characters and themes of their series. They will then break down the story of the pilot before writing a TV script for that pilot.
After completing this workshop, many students apply for our 15-Week Online Screenplay Rewrite Workshop, where they learn how to revise and polish the first draft of their pilot script.
To learn more about NYFA’s screenwriting workshops, see NYFA’s Course Catalog or request more information.
This course is offered during our Summer start.
Students meet once per week on
– Tuesdays at 5pm Pacific Time/8 pm Eastern Time for 3 hours in two 1.5-hour sessions with a 30-minute break.
15-Week Online Television Pilot Workshop
| Location | Program Start Date and End Date | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Online | May 5, 2025 – August 16, 2025 August 31, 2026 – December 13, 2026 | Tuition and Equipment & Technology FeeTuition:$2,200 Technology Fee:$0 Wellness Services & Programming Fee:N/A |
At NYFA’s Screenwriting School, students complete a number of projects that mirror the role of a professional screenwriter. In the 15-Week Online Television Pilot Workshop, students create their own original pilot script and series proposal for an original half-hour or hour-long television series. To learn more, visit our projects page.
This course is offered during our Summer start.
Students meet once per week on
-Tuesdays at 5pm Pacific Time/8 pm Eastern Time for 3 hours in two 1.5-hour sessions with a 30-minute break.
Additional video lessons are posted online and may be viewed according to a student’s personal schedule. Outside coursework will vary in time based on the student’s writing speed but usually takes 1-4 hours per week.
This is a live, interactive workshop and students meet once a week over Zoom. Video lessons, as well as written lessons and assignments, are made available through Google Classroom. Students connect with their instructors and peers over the Google Classroom as well. In the case that time restrictions prevent or hinder attendance, students may catch up through class recordings and communicate with their class electronically. Additional video lessons are posted online and may be viewed according to a student’s personal schedule. Students should expect to spend 1-4 hours per week outside of class working on coursework. This workshop is held online, and students join virtually.
To attend, we recommend that students have a strong internet connection and have a quiet place to work. To learn more, please visit our technical specifications page. During the online workshops, students may use their preferred screenwriting software, however, they are able to obtain a discounted download code of Final Draft software from the Bursar.
Please note: Equipment, curriculum, and projects are subject to change and may vary depending on location. Students should consult the most recently published campus catalog for the most up-to-date curriculum.