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Dec 20, 2025
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FILM 5420 - Screenwriting I
Introduction to the principles of screenwriting with special emphasis on the short narrative film. Through lectures, readings, discussion, critiques, writing exercises and film screenings, the student will develop an understanding of the craft of screenwriting as well as practical knowledge of screenplay structure, formatting, and writing dialogue necessary to develop their own short screenplay.
Requisites: Graduate Film major
Credit Hours: 1 - 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6.0 hours.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 discussion
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- A completed short narrative screenplay.
- A completed step outline for a short narrative film.
- Development of critiquing skills.
- Understanding of basic dramatic structure and character development.
- Understanding of proper screenplay formatting.
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