Script and Screen

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course focuses on the study of a number of significant American screenplays, such as Casablanca, Chinatown, and Pulp Fiction. They are discussed as examples of the craft of screenwriting and as illustrations of the screenwriter's contribution to the filmmaking process. Particular attention is given to how the screenwriter controls the flow of dramatic and visual information in order to structure particular film experiences. The relationship between script and film is examined through analysis of the films made from the screenplays studied. While the course is particularly aimed at those interested in screenwriting, it will be valuable for anyone who wants to understand the most popular storytelling medium of our time. Note: This course can be used towards the Humanities Requirement.