Not sure which TV writing path is right for you? The key difference is the type of show you want to write for.
SCRIPT X 421.1 Half-Hour TV I
- Focuses on writing 30-minute television episodes
- Commonly associated with comedies, sitcoms, and dramedies
- Emphasizes comedic timing, story structure, character-driven humor, and shorter episode formats
- Ideal for students interested in writing for shows like workplace, family, or character-based comedies
SCRIPT X 421.3 One-Hour TV I
- Focuses on writing 60-minute television episodes
- Commonly associated with dramas, thrillers, procedurals, and serialized storytelling
- Emphasizes complex plots, dramatic arcs, character development, and season-long storylines
- Ideal for students interested in writing for dramatic or streaming-series formats
Which Course Should You Choose?
Choose Half-Hour TV I if you are most interested in comedy writing. Choose One-Hour TV I if you want to write dramas or serialized television. Students typically continue in the same sequence through the advanced TV writing courses.
Tip: Only one TV writing sequence is required for most screenwriting certificate pathways, so select the format that best aligns with your career goals and writing interests.