3 credits
Fall 2026 Lecture Distance Learning Upper DivisionData from last updated 7/10/2026
Fall 2026
Fall 2026 Instructors:
Students will gain a working knowledge of basic narrative elements and how these elements work to form a story. Writing and re-writing a three-act outline and an original screenplay will give you an understanding of script language and process.
Learning Outcomes1Identify Aristotelian Three-Act Structure as applied to the screenplay.
2Develop a specific technique of writing based on the course teachings.
3Critique the work of self and others, including proper and professional screenplay formatting.
4Determine methods to assess success or failure of writer's intent.
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