This course offers an introduction to what are the fundamentals of writing for the current new television seriality, both those related to the generalist networks and the new platform realities. During the course you will consolidate what are the foundations of the right idea but also understand well the writing methodology to be used according to the target broadcast. Fundamental will also be how to know how to make a pitch of the project developed during the contests.
At the end of the course, the student will bè able to write the idea/concept of a TV series, structure the narrative arc of the characters, understand the turning points, reinforce the idea of genre and genre hybridization, identify the right broadcast, be able to know how to weave together multiple stories, both in what are vertical and horizontal serialities.
Occupational Outlets
Reader
Story editor
Pitch processor
Admission requirements, examinations and final test
Applicants possessing a High School Diploma and a Bachelor's Degree or a Master's Degree, Master's Degree, or Old Degree are eligible for admission. In the absence of the required qualifications, admission on dossier is possible, based on an evaluation of the qualifications obtained and the experience acquired, as well as the skills developed within the framework of professional activity.
Lectures will be delivered at the discretion of the Lecturer through term papers, commentaries, specialized manuals, handouts or lectures via live streaming platform. Evaluation is expressed in thirtieths.
The final examination consists of a written paper.
Program
Consolidate understanding and ability of the text from a narrative point of view
Consolidate the ability to focus on an idea and theme
Know the main models of television script construction
Writing a series concept
Identify the theme, structure, and arc of character transformation
Create an in-depth bible
Identify the technical features that belong to the writing of the individual television genre
Know how to create dialogue inherent to the genre
Know how to write a pilot episode with formal mastery
Know how to use at least one software program for scriptwriting
Mastering technical terminology
Conceptualize variants for writing television serials
Duration and Structure of the Academy Course
Duration: 20 hours
Frequency: One 4-hour class per week
Lecturer: Prof. Gabriele Marcello
Enrollment: Always open throughout the year
Credits: 3 ECTS
Mode: Online
Price
CHF/EUR 500.00 (including Registration and Secretarial Fees)
