Writing comedy for TV or film

This fun one-day course taught by an experienced film and TV screenwriter will look at how big screen comedy, TV sitcom and 'Dramady' (comedy drama) are created. There will also be comedy sketches and jokes, script analysis and screenings of film and TV clips.

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Key course information

Date
20/11/11

Day(s)
Sun

Duration
1 week

Time
10:30 - 16:30

Fees
Full fee: £47^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
HW206

Availability
This course has finished

^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

This course has finished

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Course outline

What is the course about?

This course covers writing comedy for TV and film.

What topics will we cover?

Creating jokes, writing comedy sketches, sitcom, ‘dramady’ and big screen comedy.

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

Start to create jokes and comedy sketches, and have a grasp of what makes screen comedy work.

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

The course will suit all levels. No particular skills are required.

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

The Tutor
Phil O’Shea is an established Film and TV screenwriter. Phil has written for many TV shows and worked on the Sky TV soap Dream Team, and was lead writer on the teen soap “Risk”. He has won the UK Film Council £10,000 ”25 words or less” writing prize and has won awards for his films at film festivals around the world. Phil also lectures at a number of universities on film and TV scriptwriting.

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?

Bring a 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.

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 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

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

Any course on film and TV writing.

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.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.