In Art of Screenwriting students consider the elements necessary for successful screenwriting practices, with close attention to the theory of screenwriting as influenced by other arts. In particular, a close emphasis of the course is on the art of narrative and the central role played by adaptation of novels in screenwriting practice. Character development, structure, dialogue and conflict are analyzed through exemplary scripting such as in the works of Jane Campion, Roman Polanski and others. The course culminates in a hands-on guided approach to scriptwriting by students.
Code
CL2028
Name
THE ART OF SCREENWRITING
Credits
4
Pre-requisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Equivalencies
Can be taken twice for credit?
No
Discipline
CL (Comparative Literature)
Level
Undergraduate
Type
Regular
CAMS ID
2624
Last update with CAMS
Understanding screenwriting as a distinct form differing from the novel and the play
Deepen your ability to understand and create film language.
Write complex dramatic scenes, arcs, and acts.
Develop your own dramatic voice.
Create a full length film outline and write the first 30 pages of a screenplay.
Develop characters and dramatic situations that raise questions about the world
Understand, analyze and create long form stories using three act structure
Understand the historical and contemporary role of screenwriting in the production system
| Term | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2021 | CL2028 | THE ART OF SCREENWRITING |
| Fall 2021 | CL2028 | THE ART OF SCREENWRITING |