MCOM 4030 Advanced Screenwriting

This course focuses on film screenwriting. Students will learn nuances of writing professional-level short film scripts while writing their own screenplay. Students will learn best practices for pitching their scripts to producers.

Registration Name

Advanced Screenwriting

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Prerequisite

class='sc-courselink' href='/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/courses/engl-english/3000/engl-3395'>ENGL 3395 or MCOM 3150

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: Even years

Student Learning Outcomes

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

1. Recognize the structure and archetypes of a successful script. 
2. Understand set and budgetary limitations in screenwriting.
3. Produce a final short film script.
4. Successfully pitch their short film script.