TV Writers Room
TDM 166H
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Description
The television writers room is a unique organism. It’s an occasional group, like an elected legislature — or an ephemeral society — that convenes for the sole function of collective storytelling. This exploratory writing and community-building course will examine the craft, skills and future of writing original works for televised media.
Each week, we’ll engage a series of practical, critical, and creative exercises. We’ll also read, write, and co-create work together, in real-time. This is an intensive, highly collaborative course intended to serve as a bootcamp to those who want to write for television. The semester will consist of three modules: (1) a skills-building practicum to hone the tools of screenwriting craft and team-building, (2), a writers room simulation where you’ll model positions, role-play, and collaborate with fellow writers, and (3) in-class encounters with working professionals from film and television.
This is an advanced, upper-level writing workshop specifically geared towards those with a progressive, committed interest in dramatic writing, digital media development, and creative collaborations. Throughout the term, we’ll read a variety of texts, screen several series, and fellowship together. In addition, as a collective we’ll discuss, craft, and co-author an original new work in real-time. As in a genuine TV writers room, this class is centered around development, collaboration and co-creating in a group setting.
Course Notes
Admission is by application only. Application details and deadline are posted on Canvas course page. This creative writing course is open to undergraduate students from all departments. Prospective enrollees are strongly encouraged to have previously completed at least one of the following prerequisite courses: AFVS 161L; ENGLISH CACF; ENGLISH CALR; ENGLISH CLR; ENGLISH CTV; FRSEMR 64Q; TDM 164H; TDM 165H; TDM 162B; TDM 169B; TDM/ENGLISH CKR; TDM/ENGLISH CAMR. This course satisfies the “Practical" requirement for TDM concentrators and Secondary Field students.
Class Notes
For enrollment information/deadlines and course details, visit Canvas course page.
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
