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Course Description

From sitcoms to single-camera comedies and animation, learn how funny can function and thrive on television. Work with an experienced TV comedy writer and a community of like-minded writers in a course that combines lectures and workshops. You'll explore and develop the key elements of good comedy, including character, story, timing and joke punch-ups.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand how to break down a television episode and create a beat sheet.

  • Gain tools to write a sample episode of existing series, to work in a writers’ room, and to develop an original series.

This course may be applied towards the SCS Certificate(s) in

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Language of Delivery
English
Type
Online with Real Time Meetings
Days
W
Time
6:30PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Mar 03, 2027 to Apr 21, 2027
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
20.0
Delivery Options
ON-LINE  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $699.00 Click here to get more information

Section Notes

You will receive login information for your online classroom, Quercus (UofT Learning Management Engine) via email.

Go here for information on when you will receive your access information.

  • This course has a webinar component.
  • Webinars will be held on Wednesdays, 6:30PM - 9:00PM (ET).

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