ENG 214 - Screenwriting

This workshop-oriented course will introduce students to the fundamentals of screenwriting and focus on practical approaches to dialogue, plot, character, and cinematic language, with the goal of completing a feature-length screenplay by the end of the semester. Reading will include screenplays, essays on craft, and interviews with screenwriters. Individual conferences and attendance at readings or screenings may be required. Note: This course is not a Humanities distribution. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option. Course Typically Offered: Every semester.

Prerequisite(s): ENG 100, ENG 152 and CWR, ENG, or SEN major or ELE/LA concentration; or permission of the instructor.

Credits: 3