Writing a Script for a Reality Television Series (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

Students are able to use their storytelling and dramatic skills when writing for non-fiction television. Students know the various professional roles of a screenwriter from reality television shows to an entertainment program. Students master the fundamentals of developing a reality television concept.

Content

- Formats of non-fiction television series
- Fundamentals of writing for reality television
- Dramaturgic journalism in reality and entertainment programs
- Casting for reality television
- Creating a new reality television concept

Prerequisites

Writing a Screenplay for a Fictional Television Series (KM00BL61) or equivalent

Teaching methods

Lectures
Visits to production companies
Writing your own concept for a reality-tv series

Learning materials and recommended literature

Greenlit: Developing Factual/Reality TV Ideas from Concept to Pitch

Alternative completion methods of implementation

Ei valinnaista suoritustapaa

Internship and working life connections

Two visits to production companies

Exam dates and retake possibilities

No exam

Student workload

Lectures in classroom 70 hours. Of these you need to be present for 80 % of the time to pass the course. Student workload 135 hours altogether

Content scheduling

VIIKKO 48
To 29.11. klo 9.30-16 Kurssin startti. Erilaiset ohjelmatyypit
Pe 30.11. klo 9.30-15.30 Isot, kansainväliset formaatit
VIIKKO 49
Ti 4.12. klo 9.30-16 Pienemmät seurantarealityt ja dokumenttisarjat
Ke 5.12. ETÄPÄIVÄ: Analyysitehtävä realitysarjan jaksosta
To 6.12. ITSENÄISYYSPÄIVÄ
Pe 7.12. 9.30-15.30 Analyysien läpikäynti ja esittely
VIIKKO 50
Ma 10.12. klo 9.30-15.30 Konseptointi ja taustatutkimus
Ti 11.12. klo 9.30-15.30 Tuotantoyhtiövierailu 1: Rabbit Films klo 10-12
Ke 12.12.klo 9.30-15.30 Casting ja jaksorunko sarjalle
To 13.12. klo 9.30-15.30 Haastattelutekniikat, dramaturginen toimittajuus
Pe 14.12. ETÄPÄIVÄ: oman konseptipaketin työstöä
VIIKKO 51
Ma 17.12. klo 9.30-16 Konseptien läpikäynti ja harjoituspitchaus
Ti 18.12. klo 9.30-16 Työelämätaidot: työsopimukset, liitot, tuotantoyhtiöt, työhakemukset
Ke 19.12. ETÄPÄIVÄ: Oman pitchauksen hiominen
To 20.12. klo 10-16 Tuotantoyhtiövierailu 2: oman idean pitchaus ja palaute
Pe 21.12. klo 10-12 Kurssin purku ja palaute

Further information for students

Tuotantoyhtiövierailujen tarkat ajat varmistuvat myöhemmin

Assessment methods and criteria

Bases for evaluation:
Satisfactory (1-2): Taking part in the classes and lectures. Doing the given exercises. Some shortcomings in the exercises
Good (3-4): Active participation to lectures and classes. The ability to apply the given information.
Excellent (5): Active participation to lectures and classes. The ability to apply the given information and reflect upon it. Doing all exercises and returning them in time. Producing new information to the learning process.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Attendance in classes. Assignments completed. Some parts of the assignments need improvement.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Active participation in classes. Ability to apply the learned knowledge.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Active participation in classes. Ability to apply the learned knowledge and to reflect on it. Development driven approach to coursework. Generation of new knowledge in order to contribute to the class.