Comedy Writing (Online) MA

Push the boundaries of comedy writing to their limits.<br/><br/>Gain the skills, tools and industry insights to push your projects to the top of the commissioning editor’s pile and get your comedy script green-lit. Who knows, you could be on the way to the BAFTAs or Emmys, writing the next Ghosts, Motherland, Fleabag or Succession. <br/><br/>There’s a great industry need right now for new television and audio comedy writers. Throughout this online Comedy Writing course, developed by award-winning comedy producer Simon Nicholls, you’ll benefit from career guidance masterclasses from the very best in the industry. Guest speakers have included comedy legends French & Saunders, multiple award-winning writers Simon Blackwell and Holly Walsh and BAFTA-winning comedy producer Simon Mayhew-Archer.<br/><br/>Why study this course at Falmouth?<br/>• Study the work of renowned comedy writers, reflect on professional trends and learn how to seize market opportunities <br/>• Learn how to write sketches, sitcoms and comedy dramas, developing a body of work for multiple platforms including television, audio and online <br/>• Develop a portfolio of scripts, treatments and responses to professional briefs, which can be used to gain agent representation and producer interest <br/>• Understand the role of a commissioner and what it takes to create a sellable project <br/><br/>On this Comedy Writing course, youll study the work of renowned writers and directors, reflect on professional trends and learn how to seize market opportunities. Youll hone your craft to develop a distinct comedy scriptwriting portfolio and learn the street smarts of how to best navigate the comedy industry: how to grab opportunities, how to approach producers and agents and how to make your work stand out from the crowd.