Learn Screenwriting From Anywhere
The 4-Week intensive Online Television Writing program prepares the emerging screenwriter for every phase of TV Storytelling; from developing a concept, building characters, and pitching their ideas to crafting an outline and ultimately writing the teaser and first act of a teleplay (Half-Hour Sitcom or One-Hour Drama). Students will learn foundational screenwriting skills and concepts from our experts through immersive projects and exercises.
Workshop DescriptionWorkshop Name: 4-Week Online Screenwriting – Television Pilot Workshop
In the 4-Week Intensive Online Television Writing program students will learn foundational screenwriting concepts and be exposed to several television genres as a foundation to build competency when writing. Topics covered in this course include but are not limited to: the anatomy of the sitcom, building the one-hour drama, and the differences between network and cable shows. Students will complete the program with a Completed Series Proposal, a Pilot Beat Sheet, and a written Teaser for their Pilot.
To learn more about NYFA’s screenwriting workshops, see NYFA’s Course Catalog or request more information.
Class Details
Television Writing
Under the guidance of the instructor, the Television Writing Workshop exposes students to different TV formats and genres and helps them develop the concept and voice of their show. Students will initially pitch three ideas – one of which will be the basis for their original television pilot. Once students choose their main story idea, they will pitch, plot, outline the story and create a show bible. In the last week of the program students will write the teaser and first act of their teleplay.
Elements of Dramatic Narrative For Television
This narrative theory course introduces students to paradigms, processes and tools to help create their teleplay. Specifically, the course exposes students to a variety of television genres as a foundation to build competency when writing either the half hour sit-com or the one hour drama. Students will attend screenings and lectures, complete quizzes, participate in extensive class discussions, and engage in writing exercises to assist in the creation of the story pitch, outline and show bible.
TIMES AND BREAKDOWN BY WEEK
All classes for this workshop are scheduled Monday – Friday from 12:00pm – 2:00pm, EST and then from 2:30pm – 4:30pm EST.
*Exact weekdays are subject to change due to holidays.
Total Course Hours = 80
PROGRAM AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
This course requires the following software and equipment:
- Laptop or desktop computer
- Smartphone with a camera
Students will join this class remotely. To get the best experience from our online workshops, we recommend that students have a reliable computer, external hard drive, strong internet connection, and a quiet place to work.
In the 4-Week Online Screenwriting – Story and Structure workshop, students will complete the program with a Short Treatment and Detailed Beat Sheet for a Feature Screenplay, ready to go to pages. Students will have written script pages (practice scenes) for the Elements of Screenwriting portion of the program. Projects are subject to change.
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.