Topics in Directing (390-0-20)

Topic

Short Form Screenwriting for Directors

Instructors

Felicia Denise Henderson

Meeting Info

Annie May Swift Hall 109: Tues 6:00PM - 8:50PM

Overview of class

This course is designed to guide students through the process of writing structurally and creatively rewarding, narrative short screenplays that can become producible films. With an eye toward production considerations, we explore dramatic principles that are applicable to multiple formats of narrative screenwriting, from the initial premise, through character exploration and outlining, to drafting and revising their work. Students will write two short films and revise one of them. They will also practice giving and receiving critical feedback on their work and the work of classmates.

Class Materials (Required)

Final Draft screenwriting software ($99 for student version). Final Draft is required and there is a free version and a student discount version that students may investigate.

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Students must have completed RTVF 190-0 in order to register for this course (concurrent registration is not allowed) or be a student in Writing: MFA or Documentary Media: MFA programs