HNAR-315: Writing for TV Animation

In this course, students will learn how to write scripts for animated television shows and prepare a pitch bible for an animated series. The class will discuss building compelling characters, narrative arcs, the job of a TV writer, script format and how to write dialogue that's character specific. Dani Michaeli has written for animated television shows for ten years, has worked with networks such as Nickelodeon and Disney and on a variety of series from kids shows ("SpongeBob SquarePants", "Harvey Beaks") to shows that reach an older demographic ("South Park"). Whether students become professionals in television, movies, commercials or games, they will be working with scripts and knowing how they work from the inside out will be an essential skill and an invaluable tool.