FTP 562 - The Development Process of Film and Television

Prerequisites, film and television producing or screenwriting or television writing and producing major and second year 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. Some sections of this course may be restricted to majors and/or areas of study. Letter grade. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits