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SW 471 - Development Process for Film and Television


Prerequisites, SW 128 , screenwriting or writing for film and television major, senior standing. An introduction to the process of developing material for motion pictures and television. Topics examined include developing existing literary material; developing news stories/current events; and developing fictional material for numerous venues including feature films, movies of the week, television shows, and cable films. Other topics examined will be the role of the producer in working with writers, agents, and studio/network executives during the development process. Letter grade. Fee: $75. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits