THE ART OF SCREENWRITING (FM2028)

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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: 
FM2028
Name: 
THE ART OF SCREENWRITING
Discipline: 
FM (Film)
Type: 
Regular
Level: 
Undergraduate
Credits: 
4
Can be taken twice for credit?: 
No
Pre-requisites: 
None
Co-requisites: 
None
Equivalencies: 
THE ART OF SCREENWRITING (CL2028)

Learning Outcomes

  1. Create a full length film outline and write the first 30 pages of a screenplay.
  2. Deepen your ability to understand and create film language.
  3. Develop characters and dramatic situations that raise questions about the world.
  4. Develop your own dramatic voice.
  5. Understand the historical and contemporary role of screenwriting in the production system.
  6. Understand, analyze and create long form stories using three act structure.
  7. Understanding screenwriting as a distinct form differing from the novel and the play
  8. Write complex dramatic scenes, arcs, and acts.

Offering(s)

Term Code Name
Fall 2024 FM2028 THE ART OF SCREENWRITING

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