ENGL 4495 Creative Writing: Screenwriting, Drama, and Adaptation

Study of the various techniques for writing for the screen and stage.

Registration Name

Creative Writing: Screenwriting

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Prerequisite

2000-level ENGL course with a grade of "C" or better.

Offered

Demorest: Fall (even)

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Increase their knowledge of film terminology and film genres/movie types.
2. Become familiar with methods for film criticism.
3. Learn how to develop characters and backstories and break down movie plots by way of the “beat sheet” and three-act story board.
4. Learn troubleshooting techniques.
5. Analyze literary texts to reach informed conclusions about form, content, and interpretive ambiguities.
6. Develop a working knowledge of critical, conceptual, and theoretical terminology used in the screen writing business.
7. Practice to become thoughtful, honest, and empathic critics.