CINE 305 - Intermediate Screenwriting

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

CINEMA

Description:

This course is designed for students who wish to advance their screenwriting skills and move beyond the introductory course. In the first half of the course students will be challenged to pitch an original short film idea and follow through with its development to a completed draft & rewrite. During the second half of the course, students will pitch an idea for a commercial feature length film, which they will continue to develop, culminating in the completion of a detailed outline of their feature. Prerequisite: CINE 205. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Learn to pitch a feature and a short script idea. (2) Develop and write a short screenplay (8-10 pages). (3) Rewrite the short screenplay based on feedback received in the workshop setting. (4) Prepare a treatment/synopsis for a feature film. (5) Develop a detailed outline of the feature film.

Credits:

3.00

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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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