COMM 161 - Film and Television Writing

Institution:

College of Marin

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Description:

(3.0 Units) (No prerequisite. Three lecture hours weekly.) This course is designed to teach students the basics of dramatic writing so that they can learn the functions of each act of a drama in drawing sympathy for characters, creating interesting conflict, and unifying the message. The student will analyze completed feature films, screenplays, and television programs for their structure, pacing, and characterization. They will create their own original stories, both for television and for film; write several scenes in correct format; and complete a treatment for feature film or television. (CSU)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.marin.edu

Phone Number:

(415) 457-8811

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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