Classes » FILM 283, Summer 1 2019

Name

Introduction to the Screenplay

Description

Drawing on Aristotle’s six elements of drama, students learn to identify and employ the “poetics” of screenwriting as they analyze screenplays and write their own. Students are introduced to cinematic narrative, including act structure, character development, dialogue, as well as, the correct cinematic application of plot, setting, theme, tone, and genre.

Prerequisites

FILM 110, 6 credits of 1st yr English and a creative writing sample

Credits

3.0

Semester

Summer 1 2019

Class starts

May 6, 2019, 8 a.m.

Class ends

June 21, 2019, 4 a.m.

Withdrawal deadline

June 6, 2019, 8 a.m.

Tuition deadline

None

Add drop deadline

May 14, 2019, 8 a.m.

Late interest starts

None

Tuition refund cutoff

None

Instructor

Kenton MacDonald-Lin

Schedules

Tuesdays, 13:00 to 16:00, Rm 100
Thursdays, 13:00 to 16:00, Rm 100

Tuition

$664.00
This tuition applies to domestic full-time students. Tuitions for international, senior, and auditing students may vary.

Fees

(None)