FMA 427

Writing the Feature Script

This course is designed to teach the student the requisite skills and discipline germane to the art of screenwriting. In a context that marries lecture, screening, film analysis, screenplay dissection, creation and workshop discussion of student work, the student will be expected to develop a feature screenplay. Special emphasis will be given to plot structure and character development with a focus on conflict. This course will build upon the structure taught in FMA 323 Story Analysis for Film and Television.

Units: 3.0