ENGL 400 - Writing the Short Screenplay

Institution:

Otis College of Art and Design

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Description:

This is a creative writing course that teaches the basics of screenplay writing. Students will read screenplays, short stories and film criticism and use the works as the basis for in-class discussion about films. By reading a script and then watching the film, students will get a sense of how ideas translate from the script to the screen. There will be in-depth class exercise and work will be read aloud. Students will write, revise, and turn in final screenplays at the end of the semester.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.otis.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 527-6847

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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