Seasonal-Arc Structure for TV

SCRIPT X 425.5

Explore the history of televised storytelling by watching and breaking current shows, developing knowledge to help you craft your own innovative series

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Starting at $720.00
As few as 10 weeks
3.0

What you can learn.

  • Learn to identify classic narrative arcs in contemporary television series
  • Watch and discuss current series as you dig into what makes their stories tick
  • Apply series concepts to your own writing to build characters and arcs for your own narrative show
  • Give and receive feedback on works in progress

About this course:

Television storytelling is undergoing significant shifts in the early twenty-first century, but the basics of structuring satisfying narratives are rooted in human psychology and are timeless. This vigorous ten-week course exposes and explores the underpinnings of classic cinematic story arcs in current, serialized shows (titles subject to change). At the same time, each student methodically practices the foundational, industry-standard skills required to create a high-quality series by developing characters and narrative arcs for an original TV show in their own unique voice.

Winter 2025 Schedule

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Saturday 2:00PM - 5:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Shari Goodhartz
401107
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

This course is held via video teleconference. Instructors use Zoom to offer live class meetings at the designated class meeting time. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation. Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 25, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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Sat Jan 11, 2025
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
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Sat Jan 18, 2025
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Sat Jan 25, 2025
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
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Sat Feb 1, 2025
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
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Sat Feb 8, 2025
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
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Sat Feb 15, 2025
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
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Sat Feb 22, 2025
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
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Sat Mar 1, 2025
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
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Sat Mar 8, 2025
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
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Sat Mar 15, 2025
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
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