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September 28, 1982

TV writing course
at Cap College
We may think that the number Sept. 20, will run for six sessions
of TV stations available to viewers on Monday and Thursday even­
has increased dramatically in the ings, and will be followed by an
last few years, but it is estimated advanced course which will run
that over 100 channels· will be Monday evenings for eight ses­
available very soon. Those chan­ sions starting October 18.
nels will need programs, those
The fee for the Basic course is
programs will need writers, and at $95 and that for the Advanced is
Capilano College two new credit $125. For more information on
free courses on Writing for Film registration call Capilano College
and TV intend to train some of Community Education Div. at
those writers.
986-1911, local 321.
These courses will be taught by
Merv Campone, well-known TV
and film writer, actor and pro­
ducer. From his experience in over
one hundred TV shows as writer,
and in many as director and pro­
ducer as well, he has developed an
exceptional grasp of the complex
process of TV production. He has
also worked as story editor, actor
or series consultant in many more
shows and is currently working on
the
''T he
show
CBC
Beachcombers."
The writing courses, which
focus on drama, are intended to
help writers develop their craft to
a level that will enable them to
present their ideas and complete
their script -assignments in the
most professional manner possi­
ble. The basic course, which starts