FILM 470 - The Writers’ Room

Description:
This repeatable workshop course helps students develop the skills, techniques, and work ethic of a professional screenwriter. Students will pitch ideas, create outlines, write and rewrite short screenplays, and critique the work of others. May be repeated up to 15 credits.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: (FILM 267 or ENG 267) and screenwriting minor status, or permission of instructor.

Credits: (5)

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

Develop and prepare potential story ideas.
Outline and prepare story ideas into beat-sheets and treatments according to industry standards.
Construct and present story pitches based on developed ideas.
Compose a film script that adheres to industry standards.
Assess and evaluate submitted scripts for story execution, character presentation, and thematic elements.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/23/20

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations: Ellensburg Winter Locations: Ellensburg Spring Locations: Ellensburg