ENG 267 - Screenwriting Fundamentals

Description:
Introduction to the basic script format, the creative story and style elements, and the writing process steps for screenplays and teleplays. Focus on the narrative script development process from idea conception to first draft. FILM 267 and ENG 267 are cross-listed courses, a student may not receive credit for both.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: Academic Writing I.

Credits: (4)

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

Recall and apply correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and format for narrative screenplays.
Evaluate a feature script for quality of story, characters, and style and compose a “coverage” document.
Practice using screenplay writing style and story elements on a story from another medium.
Propose a concept for an original short screenplay.
Compose an original short screenplay.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/20/22

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
This course does not have an established scheduling pattern.