ENGLISH 207 — Writing the Screenplay
This class covers the principles of writing for film. The journey from idea conception to script completion will be covered in detail throughout the course. Peer workshops, where scripts written by students are evaluated, will be an important feature of the class. An examination and discussion about screenplays from the canon of American film will also be discussed as a way to demonstrate competence in screenwriting. The students’ final work will involve successful completion of a short film or the first act of a feature film. Writing assignments as appropriate to the discipline are part of the course.