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Academic Year 2003/2004


Screenwriting
FILM 454 SP

Writing for the screen, with emphasis on how the camera tells stories, this course is an examination of format, narrative and dialog from treatment through completed script. This is a writing class, grade will be based on writing completed during the semester.

MAJOR READINGS

Materials for the course include screenplays by established professionals and student work written during the term.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Students will be expected to write every week, with all written work completed by the last day of classes.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Junior and Senior Film majors ONLY. Limited to eight. Students with prior film courses preferred.

Writing sample will be required.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA FILM    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: FILM304 OR FILM310

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Collins,Matthew   
Times: .....F. 01:10PM-05:00PM;     Location: ZLKA202
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 8)

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Writing
Permission:    Permission of Instructor Required
Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004


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