THE ART OF SCREENWRITING in Fall 2024 (CL2028)

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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.

Course Master: 
THE ART OF SCREENWRITING (CL2028)
Term: 
Fall 2024
Discipline: 
CL (Comparative Literature)
Credits: 
4 credits
Type: 
Regular
Level: 
Undergraduate
Can be taken twice for credit?: 
No
Cross Listed: 
THE ART OF SCREENWRITING in Fall 2024 (FM2028)
Exam Date: 
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 09:00
Pre-requisites: 
None
Co-requisites: 
None

Professor(s)

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.

Syllabus

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Schedule

Start Date: 
Monday, September 2, 2024
End Date: 
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
DayStart TimeEnd TimeRoom
Tuesday
09:00
10:20
C-501
Friday
09:00
10:20
C-501