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FILMS-2320-1: Writing for the Moving Image

Fall 2021

Subject: Film
Type: Seminar
Delivery Mode: Online
Level: Undergraduate

Course Dates: September 01, 2021 — December 14, 2021
Meetings: Fri 11:00AM-01:00PM
Instructor: Xandra Castleton

Units: 3.0
Enrolled: 16/15 Closed

Description:

This course provides an immersion in the art and craft of writing for moving image media. Students will explore the practice of screenwriters, filmmakers and other artists while developing their own assigned scripts. The course provides a solid foundation in techniques and strategies for script and screenwriting while examining a wide variety of approaches in a critical context. Students master the fundamentals while exploring the limitations and possibilities of a range of methods for approaching narrative, nonfiction, and alternative production models. Course material includes viewing and discussion of works by moving image artists, readings of scripts and related materials, writing assignments and critiques of student work.

  • Online course sections will be delivered mostly asynchronously, with some synchronous components that will be outlined in the course syllabus if applicable. All class work can be completed remotely, your instructor will work with you to ensure that you have the necessary tools and resources.

Pre-Requisites and Co-Requisites:

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