Department of English

This workshop-style course will introduce students to the fundamentals of screenwriting, including classical dramatic structure, formatting, and various storytelling strategies. Writing exercises, discussions, readings and short film screenings will further students’ understanding in developing scripts that are both sound in narrative and conducive to a visual medium. Students will draft an original short film script, approximately 10 pages in length, that will be workshopped by peers who will provide feedback that reflects proficiency in the previous class discussions and lectures.