FILM 447 - Narrative Screenwriting I (Put on Reserve 9/1/2020)

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. (Put on reserve 9/1/2020, will go inactive 8/24/23)

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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