Course Info

SCWR 373: Topics in Comedy

This course features an in-depth study of comedy focusing on an aesthetic, history, or filmmaking method. Students will analyze the distinctive traits of the selected topic within the broader context of comedy film and television. Specific topics will be selected by the instructor and will vary with each quarter.

This course is repeatable.

Spring 2024-2025

Winter 2024-2025

  • Topic: Making A Sketch Comedy Show
  • Section: 801
  • Class number: 24909
  • Meeting time: M 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: SCITY 00201
  • Instructor: Jeff Griggs | View syllabus

Spring 2023-2024

  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 35430
  • Meeting time: Tu 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: SCITY 00209
  • Instructor: Jeff Griggs | View syllabus

Spring 2020-2021

  • Topic: Race Matters in Comedy
  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 30694
  • Meeting time: M 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: Online: Sync
  • Instructor: Dionna Griffin | View syllabus