SW 471 - The Business of Writing for the Screen

Prerequisites, SW 128, writing for film and television major, senior standing. An introduction to the business of developing material for motion pictures and television. Topics examined include developing existing literary material; developing news stories/current events; and developing scripted features and series for theatrical release, broadcast, cable, and streaming. Other topics of the development business will include the role of the producer in working with writers, agents, and studio/network executives during the development process. Letter grade. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits