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Foundations of Screenwriting (260-0-70)

Instructors

Dana Atrach

Meeting Info

Northwestern Qatar Room 2-255: Mon, Wed 4:00PM - 5:15PM (AST)

Overview of class

Students learn tools to expand and enrich their appreciation of all aspects of screenwriting to prepare for entering the professional world. Through practice, students (1) learn all the elements of screenwriting; (2) discover how core concepts interact within existing and emerging media forms, and (3) explore films and topics to produce an original script.

Registration Requirements


  • Prerequisites: None

  • Open to sophomores and above

  • Open for cross registrations

  • MIT Technical-Practical Course

  • Satisfies Film and Design Minor

Class Attributes

Attendance at 1st class mandatory

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Registration is reserved for sophomore, juniors, and seniors only.
Add Consent: Department Consent Required