MCOM 4030 Advanced Screenwriting

This course focuses on film screenwriting. Students will learn nuances of writing professional-level movie and sitcom scripts while writing their own screenplay. Additionally, students will learn best practices for pitching their scripts to producers.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENGL 3395

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: Even years

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Recognize the nuances of critically acclaimed film an sitcom scripts.
2. Understand set and budgetary limitations in screenwriting.
3. Produce a final script for a sitcom pilot or short film.
4. Learn how to pitch screenplays to professional producers.