Series Writing
TV series writing workshop 6 April – 11 May
Television series are now considered a fixed point in our cultural panorama that are capable of suggesting new readings of reality in a surprising way. But how do you write a TV series? Starting from the analysis of the current television landscape and its evolution, some of the key points of series writing are identified along the way: time management, character construction, the hero’s journey. The participants will thus acquire the basic tools of analysis, writing and production of a television series, and at the end of the course they put themselves to the test by trying to create their own concept for a TV series.
In collaboration with Stefania Carini.
When booking the first event, registration will be valid for the entire duration of the course.
What is Seriality?
- Saturday 6 April 2024 at 10:30 - 12:30
What is the difference between a series and a serial? And between a sitcom and a drama? And how has television storytelling changed over the years? The History of TV, with an analysis of narrative forms and current genres.
Who is the Hero/Heroine?
- Saturday 13 April 2024 at 10:30 - 12:30
There is no story without a protagonist: how do you invent a great hero or heroine? Do they already have to be one, or is it a narrator's job to show how one becomes a hero or heroine? Theory and practice of the construction of the protagonist and their supporting characters.
What Journey Awaits Us?
- Saturday 20 April 2024 at 10:30 - 12:30
There is no story without a path, a search, a journey. How is a story structured, what are the elements we need to keep in mind, what structure can we
use? The fundamentals of the hero/heroine's journey and its possible variations are illustrated.
Test Yourself
- Saturday 11 May 2024 at 10:30 - 12:30
Together with the teacher, the previously assigned final paper will be discussed to understand weaknesses and potential.
