Topics in Media Writing (360-0-20)

Topic

Fantasy/Horror/Supernatural

Instructors

Brett Neveu

Meeting Info

Annie May Swift Hall 219: Wed 12:00PM - 2:50PM

Overview of class

An exploration of how fantasy, horror and the supernatural are developed and written for film, television and the stage. By tracing genre history and examining the recent popularity of all things "monster," students will learn how to create effective stories that resonate with a modern audience. Through script analysis, discussion and media presentation, the class will culminate with a student created full-length fantasy, horror or supernatural final script.

Registration Requirements

Pre-requisite: RTVF 260: Foundations of Screenwriting

Learning Objectives

Written assignments, class participation and final written genre project

Teaching Method

Lectures, discussion and writing assignments

Class Materials (Required)

Class Materials (materials are required & downloading of electronic versions are highly recommended):

1.) The Woman in Black by Jeremy Dyson & Andy Nyman

Electronic Version: $3.00

Paperback Version: $12.95

ISBN: 0573040192

2.) The Weir by Conor McPherson

Electronic Version: $8.99

Paperback Version: $10.88

ISBN: 0822217066

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Students must have completed RTVF 260-0 in order to register for this course (concurrent registration is not allowed) Students must have completed RTVF 260-0 in order to register for this course (concurrent registration is not allowed)