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Fall 2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Television Writing

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Lichtenstein Center, College of Arts and Sciences
 
Undergraduate Program Director: Karen Offitzer, karen.offitzer@stonybrook.edu
Undergraduate Program Coordinator: Liz McRae, Elizabeth.McRae@stonybrook.edu

Office: Melville Library, 3rd floor, N3017

The minor in TV Writing offers students a creative path toward enhanced engagement with subjects in their major field of studies. Students will explore creating stories for the world of episodic and narrative television, learn to analyze current trends, and engage in creative and intellectual exploration of the issues and emotions that excite them. The minor is designed for students who wish to develop their creativity and expand their writing abilities while pursuing other studies.

The minor in TV Writing is offered in conjunction with the minor in Filmmaking through the undergraduate Creative Writing and Film Program. TV Writing minors graduate with a SPEC SCRIPT and a REVISED PILOT SCRIPT, building a strong portfolio of creative work. In addition, students will learn how to pitch themselves and their stories to producers and networks. Students will be guided in storytelling techniques designed to harness their imagination as they create compelling, authentic, and original stories for today’s audiences.

Minor Requirements

Declaration of the minor: Students should declare the Television Writing Minor no later than the middle of their sophomore year, at which time they should consult with the directors of their major and minor to plan their course of study. The objective is to fulfill both sets of requirements in a coherent and complementary way. Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses toward the minor. Completion of the minor in TV Writing requires 21 credits, distributed as follows:

Introductory courses required of all minors (9 credits)

Advanced TV Writing Workshop (TVW 220) and ONE additional Advanced Workshop (6 credits)

One Survey Course for Filmmakers (3 credits)

Notes:

*With the permission of the undergraduate minor director, students may select one 300 level survey course from other departments at the University.

Capstone Project (3 credits)

All students are required to take the capstone project course or equivalent. Permission of the director is required.

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