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2012-2013 University Catalog 
    
2012-2013 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]

WRIT 211  Introduction to Screenwriting

College of Art, Media & Design School of Film

3 credits 67.5 hours
200 level undergraduate course

An applied writing workshop that introduces all the fundamentals of screenwriting: scene structure, dramatic beats, dialogue, story structure, character, plot, and dramatic conflict. The course begins with a series of focused scene-writing exercises. Then students develop and hour-long script idea, prepare character profiles, organize plot points, write and revise and outline, and complete a first script draft that focuses on the main story line.

Prerequisites LACR*102 or LACR*103

This course is not repeatable for credit.