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Creating Television for Spanish Speakers

SCRIPT X 465.11E

Learn to develop and pitch television projects for Spanish-speaking audiences in the U.S., Latin America, and beyond.

What you can learn.

Explore formats and genres prevalent in Spanish-language media
Use case studies and expert-led discussions to deepen your understanding of tradition and market
Complete practice exercises that help you focus your story vision and prepare your pitch deck
Use your fluency in Spanish to move your work into markets for these audiences

About this course:

This course prepares you to develop and pitch television projects in Spanish, targeting Spanish speaking audiences in the U.S., Latin America, and other international markets. With the global market for Spanish-language content booming, Spanish speaking audiences are hungry for series tailored to their cultural context. You explore formats and genres prevalent in Spanish-language media, from traditional telenovelas to limited series for streaming platforms. Through case studies, practical exercises, and expert-led discussions, participants will develop projects from initial concept to a professional pitch deck. Fluency in Spanish is required.

Prerequisites

Instruction and discussion for this course will be in Spanish. Spanish language proficiency is required.

La instrucción y las discusiones para este curso serán en español. Se requiere dominio del idioma español.

Spring 2025 Schedule

April 5 - June 7

Saturday 10:00AM - 1:00PM PT

Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)

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Instructor: Guillermo Escalona

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Fee:

$720.00

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Location: Remote Classroom

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Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

This course is held via video teleconference. Instructors use Zoom to offer live class meetings at the designated class meeting time. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation. Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.

Refund Deadline

Refunds only available from February 03, 2025 to April 13, 2025

Course Requirements

Internet access required to access course materials.

Schedule

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Sat Apr 5, 2025

10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT