COM 2380 Serial TV Storytelling
(formerly COM 238)
Serial dramas have inaugurated a new golden age of television. Moving away from the traditional episodic structure of primetime TV, they tell on-going stories with ensemble casts and multiple, interweaving plotlines. This class examines long-form storytelling techniques, including beats, arcs, juggling groups of complex characters and developing character change over the course of the season and series. Examples considered include Breaking Bad and The Wire.
Distribution
Communications