Part-time adult education, evening classes: London: City Lit

Scriptwriting for television: an introduction

Do you want to write for an on-going TV drama or pitch your own idea for a television series? Examine the structure of an episodic television drama and get advice on how to approach it.

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Key course information

Date
12/03/11

Day(s)
Sat

Duration
1 week

Time
10:30 - 17:30

Fees
Full fee: £42
Senior fee: £25
Concession: £12

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
HW096

Availability
Available
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Course outline

What is the course about?

This is an introduction to writing for popular television that offers stepping stones for students to develop their own drama idea.

What topics will we cover?

- The structure of a television episode
- Synopsis, outlines and treatments
- The development of characters
- The plotting and planning of a storyline.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Recognise the development stages of a drama project.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

The course is designed for students who want to start writing TV drama. An ability to write and speak fluent English is essential.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

- In class exercises
- Powerpoint presentation
- Original material handouts and samples including storylines and episode extracts
- DVD & Video clips

The Tutor
Jim Hill is a graduate of the NFTVS. He is both a freelance writer & director and has worked on such popular shows as Minder, Casualty, Lovejoy & Byker Grove. He is the co-creator of BOON. He worked for Grundy Europe in Germany, Hungary, Finland & France as a story team leader on soap opera. He is currently the 1st year tutor of the MA in Television Scriptwriting at DeMontfort University Leicester. He tutors a Television Writing module at City University and is the external examiner for Sheffield Hallam University ( Film & TV Scriptwriting MA).

City lit reserves the right to change course tutors or venues from those advertised in this outline. In line with our refund policy we are unable to grant a refund on the grounds of a change of tutor/venue.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Pen and paper.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. You will receive feedback during the course of the day from your peers and the tutor.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 201 of the 10-11 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Scriptwriting or Screenwriting stage 1.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2652

humanities@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times:

During term-time Monday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30

Non term-time Monday 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30

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