ENG-38A — Screenwriting: Beginning

Prerequisite: None, Advisory: ENG-1A or ENG-1AH

Description: An overview of the elements of structure, theme, plot, character, and dialogue in writing for film. Students will critically analyze professional scripts, view model examples of film writing, and complete the first act of their own feature-length screenplay. Students will have the opportunity to read and critique each others' screenplays in a workshop setting. 54 hours lecture. (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass option.)