EMPR 2230 - *Screenwriting

This course provides a foundation in industry-standard formatting, style, and composition of scripts written for the screen. Topics covered include three-act structure, major plot events, vertical flow, efficient visual writing, character development, scenes and transitions, treatments, pitching, and the business of screenwriting. (This course was previously COMM 230.)

Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall
Prerequisites: EMPR 1222
Contact Hours: 45 lecture hours per semester
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs
This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but it has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Division: Humanities and Fine Arts
Department: Entertainment Media Production

Credits: (3)

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