Writing for Film and Video

Catalog description

In this course, students receive instruction on the fundamentals of writing scripts for a variety of fiction and non-fiction film, video, and multimedia productions. Coursework includes work on writing treatments and proposals, script formats, pitches, and script analysis. Writing for narrative projects is explored, including instruction on dramatic structure, story, theme, plot, character development and writing dialogue. Non-fictional script techniques for commercials, public service announcements (PSA's), promotional, and educational productions are also studied. Prerequisite(s): TRF 1310 3 class hours.