SCRN 2560 - Screenwriting Practicum

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Minneapolis Community and Technical College

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Description:

2.00 credits (1.00 lec/1.00 lab) This class is designed for students who have successfully completed all the Screenwriting sequences and are enrolled in SCRN 2550. The practicum focuses on two main activities: analyzing, on a weekly basis, the scripts developed in SCRN 2550 and their structure; and learning how to orally present a feature idea, critiqued and evaluated by the teacher and the class. Using concepts from classical and contemporary narrative structure, students will learn how to pitch their scripts to gain a greater understanding of the screenwriting techniques. A pitch presentation to professionals from New York or Los Angeles is required for all students. This practicum may be repeated. Prerequisites: SCRN 2103; placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051; placement into MATH 0070 or completion of MATH 0060; demonstration of computer literacy skills. Corequisite: SCRN 2105.

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2.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.minneapolis.edu

Phone Number:

(612) 659-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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