Course Description

This is an introductory course to film and television genres. Students will get to examine the constructive use of film and television genres in the craft of screenwriting and teleplays. We will cover current and classic films and television programs to deconstruct genres and their evolution in the art of storytelling for film and T.V. Students will analyze and critique scripts, television programs, and films to assess the components of genre styles. This comprehensive course is for students interested in writing for film and television while taking a practical look at each aspect of script development. This class will develop and identify the basic story structure elements present within specific genres of film, television, and new streaming media.