Communication Arts and Sciences 248 - Writing for the Media

Institution:

Calvin University

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Description:

F. and S. An introduction to the content, styles, and formats of media scripts. The course emphasizes the differences in media writing compared with more familiar forms of writing, the role of the script as text in producing media programs, the styles of writing used (journalistic, dramatic, polemical, and emotive) , and the technical requirements for scripts used to focus the work of directors, actors, camera, and sound technicians, editors and mixers in creating a media product. Also listed as English 248. Topics: Playwriting (S) - Prerequisite English 101; Screenwriting (F and S) - Prerequisites English 101, CAS 145, and CAS 190; or permission of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.calvin.edu

Phone Number:

(616) 526-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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