Comedy Minor

The minor in comedy is designed to train students in the creation of comedic entertainment in film, television and new media.

Application Procedures

To apply to the minor in comedy, a student must be in good academic standing, have a declared major, and be currently enrolled in or have completed with a passing grade CTWR 404 Foundations of Comedy.

Applicants are required to submit the following materials: (1) Cinematic Arts departmental application, (2) curriculum vitae highlighting comedy experience, and (3) a comedic short film script or comedy sketch script. Applications and admission information can be obtained from the USC School of Cinematic Arts, Writing for Screen and Television division, (213) 740-3303.

Course Requirements for the Minor

A total of 16 units is required to complete the comedy minor.

Required Course (2 Units)

CTWR 404 Foundations of Comedy Units: 2

Elective Courses (14 Units From The Following)

CTPR 371 Directing for Television Units: 4
CTPR 476 Directing The Comedic Scene Units: 2
CTPR 484 Advanced Multi-Camera Television Workshop Units: 4
CTWR 321 Introduction to Hour-Long Television Writing Units: 2 *
CTWR 407 Creating the Comedic Character Units: 2
CTWR 412 Introduction to Screenwriting Units: 2
CTWR 434 Writing the Half-Hour Comedy Series Units: 2 *
CTWR 437 Writing the Original Situation Comedy Pilot Units: 4 *
CTWR 487 Staff Writing the Multi-Camera Television Series Units: 4 *
CTWR 497 Staff Writing the Single-Camera Half-Hour Series Units: 4 *

Note:

*Prerequisite required.

Grade Point Averages

A minimum grade of C (2.0) in each course is required. A grade of C- (1.7) or lower does not fulfill a minor requirement.

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