CRWR 2400

This workshop introduces students to the fundamentals of screenwriting through various writing, reading, and viewing assignments and exercises, as well as the workshopping of students' written work. Topics will include: screenplay formatting, story theme, character development, story lines, scene construction, and basic three-act story telling structure. The course content may focus on: documentary and/or short-form (children's programming, advertising) screenwriting, animation, and/or introductions to specific genres and subgenres. [Restriction(s): ENGL*3070. Registration in the Creative Writing major or minor][Department(s): School of Theatre, English, and Creative Writing]