Course Code
FMTV 150
Academic Year
2016-2017
This course is a continuation of the introductory screenwriting course from semester one. Students learn the basic precepts of rewriting, a major principle of film writing. The writing of dialogue is a major focus, as well as the creation of short dramatic scripts using two to three characters. Students analyze and evaluate their own work as well as the writing of their peers. Documentary storytelling is also a major focus. Students learn the major differences between documentary style storytelling and fictional narrative. They write a short proposal for a documentary film to be pitched in third semester.