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DMST 450 Screenwriting

Credit 3
This course is n introduction to an overview of the elemnts of theme, plot, character, and dialougue in dramatic writing for cinema.  Emphasis is placed on telling a story in terms of action and the reality of characters.  The difference between the literary and visual medium is explored through individual writing projects and group analysis.  Development of synopsis, treatment and drafts for a short theatrical screenplay: theme, plot, character, mise-en-scene and utilization of cinematic elements.  Through a series of lectures and discussions students will be introduced to the formal art of screenwriting.  They will apply their knowledge in the crafting of a short screenplay that will be workshopped over the course of the term. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 207   & ENGL 324  


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