Story Analysis for Film & Television

Catalog description

Prerequisites: Completion of the Core Curriculum Research & Professional Writing requirement, FMA 121, FMA 141. This course offers a pragmatic and comprehensive overview of story analysis and the tools used by professional readers in the film and television industry. Throughout the course, students will learn and practice coverage skills while gaining an understanding of the elements of story. Topics include various types of coverage, the art of composing story notes, comparative coverage, character breakdowns, treatments, outlines, and more.