WRITING FOR TELEVISION AND FILM
Basic introduction to the elements of a successful dramatic screenplay. Particular emphasis placed on story concept, dramatic structure, character development, dialogue, and visual storytelling.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: COM ARTS 355 Course Designation: Core GenEd - Humanities & Arts Level - Advanced L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Analyze, critically evaluate, and critique narrative screenplays and screenwriting Audience: Undergraduate 2. Compose original, short, narrative screenplays, treatments and spec scripts Audience: Undergraduate 3. Employ industry standards for screenplay formatting, pitch decks, and treatments Audience: Undergraduate 4. Create narrative (fictional) characters, scenes, and story ideas Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Analyze, critically evaluate, and critique narrative screenplays and screenwriting Audience: Undergraduate 2. Compose original, short, narrative screenplays, treatments and spec scripts Audience: Undergraduate 3. Employ industry standards for screenplay formatting, pitch decks, and treatments Audience: Undergraduate 4. Create narrative (fictional) characters, scenes, and story ideas Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027