Beginning Screenwriting

Catalog description

An introduction to the fundamental craft of writing for film and television. Students will learn format, structure, and the principles of character-based storytelling, as well as the basics of the film and television industry. Combining lectures and workshops, students will focus on scene work before outlining and completing a short film script. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours when project changes. May be taught concurrently with MED 660. Cannot receive credit for both MED 360 and MED 660 for the same project.