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Writing for Entertainment Media

Course Stack Details

  Key Topics

Courses cover multimedia storytelling, television writing, children’s entertainment, and scriptwriting.

  What

4 Courses

  Available Start Dates

May 6, Jun 3, Jul 1 (4 months, 100% online)


Cost to Enroll

$2,200

Payment plans available

Credits earned after completing this course may transfer to relevant Full Sail University degree programs.

Whether you’re looking to tell a great story, learn the basics of writing a script, or get involved in the world of children’s entertainment, this comprehensive course stack can help you get started. These courses will give you a well-rounded look at various aspects of entertainment writing, from visual storytelling and television, to analyzing media and professional processes.

Who This Is For

Students and storytellers interested in writing scripts and more for children’s entertainment and other types of media.

What You'll Learn

  • How to develop story ideas for episodic television programs.
  • How to write a script using industry-standard formatting and processes.
  • Ways to reach different audiences and markets in children's entertainment.
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Course Stack Prerequisites

What You’ll Need

  • Basic computer skills

  • A Mac or PC computer

What You’ll Receive

All students will receive temporary licenses for:

  • Microsoft 365
  • Zoom
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Final Draft

Included Courses

Multimedia Storytelling

Multimedia Storytelling

Explore the building blocks of visual storytelling, as you learn how to communicate your ideas through clear and evocative writing.

Television Writing

Television Writing

Learn to think visually as you develop a workable premise for an episode of a current TV series, then develop that idea into a working script.

Children's Entertainment

Children's Entertainment

Learn about classic and contemporary children’s literature and how they’re translated into different contexts, including film, television, and animation.

Scriptwriting Techniques

Scriptwriting Techniques

Build your scriptwriting skills in this course that covers the foundations of successful writing for film and television.


Our Instructors

All courses at Full Sail DC3 are taught by expert, engaged educators who have years of experience in their subject. They bring a deep knowledge of industry best practices and workflows and share it with you, to support your education and help move you along your learning path.

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About Full Sail DC3

Full Sail DC3 is a dynamic, short-form education platform that offers online courses and accredited certifications. With the values and benefits of Full Sail University, DC3 is backed by over 40 years of experience in entertainment media and emerging technology, as well as more than a decade of experience delivering compelling online education.

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