Sitcom Writing - Beginners

Ever watched a sitcom on TV and thought, “I could do better”? Or have you just thought, “That looks like a fun thing to do”? Either way, our energising and playful Sitcom Writing Courses for Beginners are ideal for those who want to try their hand at situation comedy. Learn how sitcoms are constructed, how characters interact, and how stories are structured. Create and experiment with your very own sitcom under the guidance of our expert writing tutors.

You’ll watch clips, discuss current and classic sitcoms, but above all, you’ll have time to write – working with other students and coming up with characters, dialogue, action and stories.

The emphasis of the Beginners course is to have as much fun as possible learning about the craft of sitcom writing. The only requirements are a pen, paper, a sense of humour and a willingness to get involved.

SITCOM WRITING COURSES FOR BEGINNERS CONTENT

Exact course content may differ according to the course length and group size, but content generally includes:

• Exploring what makes a great sitcom.
• Creating central characters, antagonists, and sitcom family.
• Analyse plot, with themes such as work, rest and play, conflict, secrets and lies.
• Interrogating character choices and comic archetypes.
• Understanding your audience. 
• Tackling common misconceptions, as well as the importance of flaws.

OUR APPROACH

Like all of our writing courses, you’ll receive friendly, constructive feedback from your teacher throughout the course. The opportunity to discuss and share your ideas with a group of fellow writers can be an incredibly useful part of the creative process, helping you develop the style and scope of your writing.

Please note: fluency in English is essential for this course. If you have any special requirements please inform our Customer Services Team prior to your course start date so we can ensure we cater for these needs. You can call us on 0207 042 8833 or email info@city-academy.com.