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Course TitleScreenwriting
CampusSwarthmore
SemesterFall 2020
Registration IDFMST 015 01
Credit1
DepartmentFilm and Media Studies
InstructorEvans, Rodney
Times and DaysTH 02:00pm-05:00pm
Room Location
Course Info

(Cross-listed as ENGL 070S)


This course introduces students to the fundamentals of screenwriting while enabling them to explore their unique sensibility as writers. We consider how screenplays differ from other dramatic forms and understand what makes good cinematic storytelling. By looking at short and feature-length scripts and films, we examine issues of structure, character development, effective use of dramatic tension and dialogue, tone, and theme. Through in-class exercises and discussions, students flesh out their ideas and grapple with their writing in a supportive workshop atmosphere. Coursework includes screenings, short assignments, and the completion of several drafts of a short screenplay. No previous writing experience required.


Prerequisite:

Instructor's approval.

Notes
Course Record Number:
18191
Enrollment Limit:
10
Current Enrollment:
4
Distribution:
Arts and Humanities
Notes:
Cross-listed with ENGL 070S.
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