2020-2021 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

CCRWT 2090 The Art and Craft of Scriptwriting

Geared to the student who loves drama, film and storytelling, this course explores the art and craft of scriptwriting. By studying master plays and films, students will gain an understanding of what makes a great story for the stage and screen. Regular writing assignments will allow students to hear their work read aloud and critiqued in class, encouraging them to find their own voice" through practice of specific issues of craft including dialogue effective stage-direction writing the three-act model etc. Students will gain an appreciation of the ways scriptwriters tell their stories effectively and will learn how to find their own story... and how to tell it.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

CWRIT 1101

Offered

As needed