FMTH 220 - Writing for the Stage and Screen

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Subject:

Description:

Focuses on the art and craft of writing for the stage and screen. This course covers the rules and conventions of the form, as well as the principles of storytelling central to the one act and short film formats. Students are directed, by the instructor, through the process of creating a script, from initial conception to completed work, that includes the creation and shaping of story ideas, script structure, character development and arcs. Students are also taught how to write visually, compelling scenes. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of C or higher.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H

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Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.hacc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 780-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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