Courses

Analyzes the narrative structure of films and screenplays. Familiarizes students with the specific narrative characteristics of the classic motion picture, the three-act structure, and the multiple tasks involved in the process of adaptation. Dissects the form and structure of feature films through analyzing movies and screenplays. Prereq., FILM 1502.

Explores, through close reading and original student work, the form and structure of the screenplay from the writer's perspective. Students will begin by analyzing structural and character elements of such screenplays as Chinatown and Witness, then analyze screenplays of their choosing. Students will learn the basics of screenwriting form, then develop and write 10 minutes of an original screenplay. Prereq., FILM 1502. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 0-26 credits (Freshmen) only.

Focuses on the development of independent cinema production and post-production skills. The instructor must certify students in order to continue with their BFA studies. Prereqs., FILM 1502, 2000 or 2300, and 2500. Coreq., FILM 3400. Restricted to BFA film studies majors. Prerequisites: Restricted to Film (FILM or FMST) majors only.

Focuses on the development of independent cinema post-production skills. The instructor must certify students in order to continue with their BFA studies. Prereqs., FILM 1502, 2000 or 2300, and 2500. Coreq., FILM 3400. Restricted to BFA film studies majors. Prerequisites: Restricted to Film (FILM or FMST) majors only.

A writing intensive course that focuses on the art of the short form screenplay. Students will complete regular writing exercises, presentations, and several short scripts. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., FILM 3400 or 3600. BFAs only. Prerequisites: Restricted to sophomore, junior or senior FMST majors only.

Introduces professional screenwriting, in the form of a creative writing workshop. Admission by portfolio (see film department). Students write scenes and scripts for short films, feature treatments, etc., and are graded on a final portfolio. Prereq., approved writing sample. Recommended prereqs., FILM 3051 and 3061. Same as ARTF 5105.

Creative writing workshop in which students plan and write a feature-length screenplay with emphasis on format, dialogue, characterization, and story. Prereqs., FILM 1502 and 2000.