Classes » FILM 283, Winter 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

Winter 2019

Class starts

Jan. 2, 2019, 8 a.m.

Class ends

April 16, 2019, 4 p.m.

Withdrawal deadline

March 13, 2019, 9 a.m.

Tuition deadline

None

Add drop deadline

Jan. 20, 2019, 8 a.m.

Late interest starts

None

Tuition refund cutoff

None

Instructor

(TBD)

Schedules

Tuesdays, 15:00 to 16:20, Rm 102
Thursdays, 15:00 to 16:20, Rm 102

Tuition

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

Fees

(None)