Cinema: Screenwriting - Writing Nonfiction Scripts

Writing Nonfiction Scripts (SCRN 2104)

Total Credits: 4
Lecture Credits: 3.00
Lab Credits: 1.00

Description: This course introduces you to the nonfictional forms and structures in screenwriting: documentaries, television shows, industrial, corporate videos, educational and training movies, commercials, news, and other programs from the alternative markets. You will research, develop and complete several short nonfictional scripts: a documentary, three commercials and one public service announcement.

Topical Outline:

Learning Outcomes:
1. 1. Write screenplays in other formats than the traditional narrative format
2. 2. Write one documentary in a specific format
3. 3. Write three commercials using different appeals
4. 4. Write one Public Service Announcement

Prerequisites: 

CIPR 1102, CIST 1102, SCRN 1102 and ENGL 1111.

Co-requisites: 

SCRN 2103.