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Course Description

In today's ever-evolving TV business and market, figuring out how and where to sell your "product" can be confusing. Once you've settled on an idea, then what are the next steps? How do TV shows get "on the air?" Producers, development executives, directors and writers benefit from learning all about the development process for TV series, limited series and movies-of-the-week. Course topics include how to give notes; how to create writer lists; how attachments such as showrunners, producers, talent and directors affect your project; how to assess the TV marketplace by determining which networks/outlets are right for which projects; what you should include in your sizzle reel; and finally, how to effectively pitch your idea. The course goal is to equip you with the knowledge necessary to successfully go from an idea for a TV series to getting it sold. 

Course Outline

Delve into the world of television development and learn how to successfully grow your idea into a full-formed pitch that is ready to sell. This class will focus on assessing the TV marketplace and crafting your pitch.

Notes

Contact:
(310) 825-9064
entertainmentstudies@uclaextension.edu

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Television Development: From Idea to Small Screen
Type
Lecture
Days
Th
Time
7:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates
Jun 27, 2024 to Sep 05, 2024
Type
Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
2:00PM to 5:00PM
Dates
Jul 20, 2024
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
33.0
Location
  • Remote Classroom
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Standard credit (4 units) $785.00
Available for Credit
4 units
Refund Request Deadline
Jul 10, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 10, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jul 11, 2024 to Sep 05, 2024
Section Notes

No mtg. July 4. Internet access required. Materials required. 

Section Materials
  • (Mandatory) Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
  • Book (Mandatory) TV Development Guide: How an Idea Becomes a TV Show by Stephanie Varella ISBN 172624539X
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