Theory and practice of writing short scripts for film. This course thoroughly introduces studying, learning, and practicing screenwriting techniques. We will learn about screenplay structure, analyze dramatic strategies in film, learn and apply correct script form, and creatively engage in the various stages of original scriptwriting. THIS IS NOT A COURSE TO DEVELOP A FEATURE FILM SCRIPT OR A TELEVISION PILOT.

Theory and practice of writing short scripts for film. This course thoroughly introduces studying, learning, and practicing screenwriting techniques. We will learn about screenplay structure, analyze dramatic strategies in film, learn and apply correct script form, and creatively engage in the various stages of original scriptwriting. THIS IS NOT A COURSE TO DEVELOP A FEATURE FILM SCRIPT OR A TELEVISION PILOT.

This is an advanced-level scriptwriting workshop for English majors. It includes intensive writing practice in screenwriting, peer critique group discussion of original manuscripts, and research on the screenwriting industry. We will also view films and read the scripts of films to get a deeper understanding of formatting and story structure. In this course, we will discuss how to write scripts well and examine advanced scriptwriting techniques. We will also learn to read, analyze, and critique our own work and the work of our peers.

This is an advanced-level scriptwriting workshop for English majors. It includes intensive writing practice in screenwriting, peer critique group discussion of original manuscripts, and research on the screenwriting industry. We will also view films and read the scripts of films to get a deeper understanding of formatting and story structure. In this course, we will discuss how to write scripts well and examine advanced scriptwriting techniques. We will also learn to read, analyze, and critique our own work and the work of our peers.