Students will learn the elements of television writing (concepts, processes, pitching, formats, roles, and industry expectations) by reviewing different approaches to structure, discussion of current TV series, reading TV scripts, analyzing TV pilots and an ongoing workshop of student writing. Students will continue working toward mastering the following skills: dramatic structure, conflict, character, dialogue, style, and voice. In addition, students will learn the revision process, the art of adaptation, and the various writers' resources. This class is designed for the student pursuing additional instruction in this discipline at an advanced level, oftern building on past projects. Prerequisite: ENG 390