SW 631 - Writing Workshop I: Writing for Short-Form Media

Credits: 4 credits
The short script is an art form of its own, often dominating film and video festivals. Short scripts also often present in-roads to a career in television or film. In this dynamic workshop course, students progress through writing a series of short scripts of varying lengths and following the parameters laid out by the instructor. This workshop emphasizes the role of story and the narrative and visual world with less focus on dialogue and a greater focus on story and the visual language of screenwriting. Students explore aesthetic theory as discussed in the online course modules. Pacing, tension, and timelines are also explored. This course has three components: independent writing and reading, asynchronous and synchronous group workshops, and individual meetings with the workshop instructor.