CINE 406 - Advanced Screenwriting II

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

CINEMA

Description:

This course is designed for students to examine, create and pitch a second original, feature film idea, and through a writers' workshop experience, develop it through outlining and crafting a polished first draft of a screenplay. Though this is a capstone course for students seeking a BA in Screenwriting, the course is also required for all students seeking a BFA in Screenwriting prior to taking their capstone course. Prerequisite: CINE 405 Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Construct and formulate cinematic stories. (2) Apply research to strengthen story believability. (3) Demonstrate the ability to pitch feature ideas. (4) Prepare a treatment/synopsis for a feature film. (5) Demonstrate the ability to write a feature film script (95-125 pages). (6) Demonstrate the ability to review structure to revise a feature film script (95-125 pages). (7) Discover ways to spur creativity and discipline.

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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