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FILM 356 - Writing for Screen Genre


Description:
An introduction to the story, style, and comedic or dramatic elements that distinguish major genres. Also explores the role of genre in the Hollywood production system, and the impact of genre on the viewing public as assessed by critical theories. Formerly COM 356; students may not receive credit for both. Course will be offered every year. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: FILM 267 or ENG 267 and admission to the communication or film major.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Identify/explain and demonstrate the specific features of the different types of genre and hybrid genre.
  • Identify/explain and demonstrate the nature of drama and its use in various genres.
  • Identify/explain and demonstrate the nature of comedy and its use in various genres.
  • Identify/explain and demonstrate the role of genre in the Hollywood production system.
  • Identify/explain and demonstrate the impact of genre on the viewing public according to critical theories.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/17/11

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