First Quarter

Core course: RTVF 561 Foundations of Writing for the Screen and Stage

1

Two electives (writing, production or criticism)

2

Second Quarter

Core course RTVF 562 Writing the Short Play

1

Two electives (writing, production or criticism)

2

Third Quarter

Core course: RTVF 563 Writing the TV Episode

1

Two electives (writing, production or criticism)

2

Optional Summer Quarter

Internship in Chicago, Los Angeles or New York and/or additional optional courses (particularly graduate writing courses)

1

Fourth Quarter

Core course: RTVF 564 Feature Thesis 1

1

Two electives

2

Fifth Quarter

Core course: RTVF 565 Feature Thesis 2

1

Two electives

2

Sixth Quarter

Core course: RTVF 566 Feature Thesis 3

1

Two electives

2