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.
