Undergraduate Bulletin

Spring 2025

Requirements for the Minor in Television Writing

Declaration of the minor: Students should declare the Television Writing Minor no later than the middle of their sophomore year, at which time they should consult with the directors of their major and minor to plan their course of study. The objective is to fulfill both sets of requirements in a coherent and complementary way. Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses toward the minor. Completion of the minor in TV Writing requires 21 credits, distributed as follows:

A. Introductory courses required of all minors (9 credits)

  • FLM 101 Introduction to Filmmaking and Television: Visual Storytelling
  • FLM 102 Introduction to Film and Television Composition: How Films and TV Shows Say What They Mean
  • FLM 215 Scriptwriting for Film and TV (must take Topic: TV Writing)

B. Advanced TV Writing Workshop (TVW 220) and ONE additional Advanced Workshop (6 credits)

C. One Survey Course for Filmmakers (3 credits)

  • FLM 310 Story Analysis for Filmmakers and TV Writers
  • FLM 320 Topics in Film for Filmmakers and TV Writers

*With the permission of the undergraduate minor director, students may select one 300 level survey course from other departments at the University.

D. Capstone Project (3 credits)

All students are required to take the capstone project course or equivalent. Permission of the director is required.

  • FLM 402 Capstone Project or equivalent: may complete an internship (FLM 488) to satisfy this requirement with permission of the director.