Screenplay Writing III
Course Description
Students build upon foundational work of previous screenwriting classes and write the first draft script of either a short film or three episodes of a Web series in preparation for possible capstone inclusion. Students pitch and generate pre-production assets for their chosen project subject to instructor approval. Students products include a short script.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply knowledge from prior screenwriting instruction to revision of script outline.
- Expand character creation into development of scene work.
- Generate effective character creation and structural framework into a series of episodic shorts.
Prerequisites
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