ARTW B266 - Screenwriting

Institution:

Haverford College

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Description:

Doyne This combination discussion/workshop course is an introduction to dramatic writing for film. Basic issues in the art of storytelling will be analyzed: theme, dramatic structure, image and sound. The course will be an exploration of the art and impulse of storytelling, and it will provide a safe but rigorous setting in which to discuss student work. What is a story What makes a character compelling, and conflict dramatic How does a story engage our emotions Through written exercises, close analysis of texts and the screening of film, we will come to better understand the tools and dictates of film writing.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2007 - 08/30/2008 

Institution Website:

www.haverford.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 896-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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