The Met Film School is London's leading provider of practical filmmaking courses, based at Ealing Studios.

Course Overview

Introduction to Writing for TV has been designed for those who want to write for television. The course is a two-day practical introduction to the craft, run by industry professionals.

You will learn the latest about writing for the small screen and leave with an understanding of the basic principles involved in writing a television screenplay and the various television forms and formats available.

For more information Request A Prospectus and our enrolments team will get in touch to talk you through the course.

Learning Goals

- To understand the different forms and requirements of existing TV narratives within a commercial multi-platform environment.

- To understand the story development process for writing to an existing brief.

- To be able to identify a good concept for an original series.

- To be able to create original, engaging characters.

- To be able to develop the right structural approach for different formats, including series, one-offs, episodic, factual, etc.

- To be able to understand the role of genre and scheduling in helping shape and market your story.

- To be able to develop a Series Bible/Format document.

- To understand the importance of target audience and the role of screenwriters within the television industry.

Course Dates & Fees

Weekend: 11 September 2010 - 12 September 2010, £300

Weekend: 05 February 2011 - 06 February 2011, £300

Weekend: 21 May 2011 - 22 May 2011, £300

Weekend: 03 September 2010 - 04 September 2010, £300

Minimum Age: 18 at start of course

Entry Requirements: These courses are all open enrolment and there are no entry requirements.

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