Introduction to Screenwriting Certificate of Completion

Program Overview

This program offers two courses in screenwriting, covering conceptual and stylistic frameworks, narrative structure, and character development. Students will develop original fiction scripts for film and electronic media, enhancing their understanding of screenwriting fundamentals and refining their writing skills.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Course List:
• FILM 303A: Screenwriting 1
• FILM 303B: Screenwriting 2
• Course Content and Description:
• FILM 303A: Screenwriting 1
• Overview:
This course introduces the conceptual and stylistic framework for writing fictional scripts for film and electronic media.
• Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, students will have:
• Enhanced their understanding of conceptual and stylistic issues related to scriptwriting for entertainment purposes.
• Gained a solid grasp of the fundamentals of screenwriting through the development of original fiction scripts for film and electronic media.
• FILM 303B: Screenwriting 2
• Overview:
This course builds on the foundation of Screenwriting 1, providing students with the opportunity to further refine their skills in writing fictional scripts for film and electronic media.
• Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, students will have:
• Enhanced their understanding of narrative structure and character development in the context of screenwriting.
• Improved their ability to develop and write original fiction scripts through continued practice and refinement.