CRPR 322 - The Business of Television

Prerequisite, CRPR major. Other DCFMA majors require consent of instructor. This course will explore the role of the Non-Writing Executive Producer (NWEP) in the writer-dominated, scripted world of broadcast television, cable/satellite programming, and streaming. Before discussing how to source, package and launch a series, this course will examine the creative and financial differences between a traditional 22-episode terrestrial season, and the proliferation of the eight-episode limited series. Through analyzing development structures, Producer Overhead Deals (Pods), and revenue streams, students will learn what it takes for a creative producer to bring a project successfully to market. Letter grade. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits