Cinema: Screenwriting - Writing the Fictional Feature-Length Script

Writing the Fictional Feature-Length Script (SCRN 2105)

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

Description: This class introduces you to the dramatic fictional feature-length screenplay. You will research, develop, plot, structure and draft a feature-length fictional script, through all the required professional steps: ideation, characterization, synopsis, treatment, breakdowns, etc. A finished draft is required for graduation.

Topical Outline:

Learning Outcomes:
1. 1. Demonstrate a broad understanding of the screenwriting techniques and structure in the field of narrative storytelling
2. 2. Create believable characters with powerful drives, exciting premises and sophisticated conflicts, obstacles, and plots
3. 3. Write exciting directions, dialogue and scenes according to the specific screenwriting master-scene format
4. 4. Tell longer form stories with the appropriate mood and atmosphere, the necessary emotions, using powerful images and the appropriate amount of dialogue
5. 5. Write a synopsis and treatment for your long-form final script

Prerequisites: 

SCRN 2103 and SCRN 2104.

Co-requisites: 

SCRN 2106.