EGL 296 - Screenwriting Workshop

Course Units: 1.0

This course is designed to introduce student to the art and craft of screenwriting. In addition, to screenplay format, we will investigate character development, structure, narrative style, dialogue, and techniques of visual storytelling. Screenings, screenplay analysis, outside reading, in-class discussion, as well as guest lectures will broaden students’ understanding of the screenwriting process. By the end of the term, students will have completed several short scenes and one short screenplay. Prerequisite(s): One 100-level English course, a score of 5 on the AP English Language or Literature and Composition test, or permission of the instructor. For Film studies students, EGL 150 is recommended. CQ: HUM, WAC, JLIT, JCAD ISP: AMS, FLM Note: This course fulfills a requirement for Creative Writing minors for a workshop in the screenwriting genre.