H80.2066.901       4 Credits

An intensive lecture and discussion course in screenwriting. Lectures integrate writing work with presentations emphasizing understanding of basic screenplay structure: Continuity of Theme, Story and Plot; Development of Character and Dramatic Circumstances; and the Development of the Protagonist’s story purpose. In addition, students will read, analyze and study a set of professional screenplays. There will be screenings of modern film stories. This film selection will mix films featuring conventional plot and characterization with more contemporary films that feature unconventional forms and structure.

Students are expected to complete A SHORT FILM; A RE-WRITE OF THE SHORT FILM. THEY WILL ALSO DEVELOP THREE IDEAS FOR A FEATURE FILM, as well as the writing of the first half of an original, full-length screenplay and an outline for the second half.