Screenwriting Workshop I

Catalog description

This course is an introductory writing course that examines the fundamental structure of narrative storytelling. The course emphasizes the elements that create drama and conflict in both fictional and non-fictional media productions. Particular attention will be given to the visual and non-synchronous sound aspects of the moving image. The course will also examine the similarities and differences between the short and long narrative forms and compare various storytelling models and strategies. Students will be given exercises and strategies to help develop their analytical skills. Extensive outside writing assignments and rewrites are required for this course.