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Mar 28, 2024
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FILM 447 - Narrative Screenwriting I Description: In-depth study of the theory and practice of developing a narrative screenplay. Topics include narratology, symbols and myths, cognition and storytelling, oral tradition and communication, theme, point-of-view, and voice. Formerly COM 447; students may not receive credit for both. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: FILM 267 or ENG 267 and admission to the communication, English professional and creative writing, or film major.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify/explain and demonstrate the effect of the manipulation of scene construction, cinematography and editing on the creation of narrative in screenplays and teleplays.
- Identify/explain and demonstrate the effect of the manipulation of visual and aural continuity and discontinuity, temporal and spatial, on the creation of narrative in screenplays and teleplays.
- Identify/explain and demonstrate the effect of the manipulation of semiotics (language, symbols, archetypes, mythic themes) on the creation of narrative in screenplays and teleplays.
- Identify/explain and demonstrate the relationship between cognition and the creation and understanding of narratives.
- Identify/explain and demonstrate the relationship between oral tradition and communication, and the creation of narrative and dialog in screenplays and teleplays.
- Identify/explain & demonstrate the development of theme, point-of-view, authorial voice, characters and setting on the creation of narrative in screenplays and teleplays.
Learner Outcomes Approval Date: 12/15/11
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