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Writing for Alternative Screens (CINE 2240)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
2
Lab Credits:
1
Description:
This class introduces you to all aspects of screenwriting and storytelling for other ‘screens’, or platforms: Television, video games, internet, web series, music video, visual poetry, narrative-driven commercial, and trans-media. Besides being introduced to all these “other” kinds of writings, you will research, develop, plot, structure and write samples, scripts, synopses, and project proposals (Bibles) in all the aforementioned platforms with a focus on the writer as a plural hyphenate: content creator, producer, filmmaker, entrepreneur and distributor. Must be taken for A - F.
Topical Outline:
1. Transmedia projects
2. TV Specs and Pilots
3. Video game design and samples
4. Music Videos and commercials
5. Web series and webisodes
6. Bibles and pitches
Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate a broad understanding of the various above -mentioned screenwriting platforms
2. Master the storytelling in the multiple platforms of screenwriting indicated in Topical Outline
3. Create professional pilots and Bibles for various industry standard projects
4. Pitch your projects for various platforms
Prerequisites:
CINE 2120