CINE 105 - Introduction to Screenwriting

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

CINEMA

Description:

This course is designed as an introduction to screenwriting. Students will, for the first part of the semester, learn the elements of storytelling and apply that knowledge to the analysis of short and feature length stories. For the second part of semester, students will take the knowledge gained in the first part of the semester and apply it to short scripts that they will develop and rewrite. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Gain an understanding of the basic story elements of plot, character and theme. (2) Be able to analyze films and identify the story elements. (3) Be well versed in language specific to the discipline (i.e. film jargon). (4) Be able to read, analyze and suggest improvements in screenplays. (5) Write a short screenplay in standard industry format. (6) Re-write (improve) their screenplay based on feedback received in class.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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