CNMS 140 — Screenwriting
This course is an active-participation writing workshop, which focus es on the creative process of writing narrative screenplays (including structure, character, plot, point of view, dialogue, etc.). Classwork will encompass readings, screenings, creative exercises, and discussion. As a practical application of our study, each student will complete a production ready, original short screenplay up to ten pages. Upon completion of the course, successful students will have acquired the knowledge and skills necessary for creating conceptually and technically coherent short screenplays and know the elements required to produce successful feature screenplays and how to collaborate with directors, producers and agents. Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101 Corequisite(s): none