FI 228 — From Stand-Up to Script: Adapting Comedy to TV
3 credits; 3 lecture hours
This course explores the art of adapting stand-up comedy into a pitch for a narrative television series. Students will analyze comedians’ material for themes, characters, and world-building elements, then collaborate in groups to develop a pitch that captures the comedian’s voice in scripted form.
Prerequisite(s): FI 256 or EN 266.