FILM 153 Screenwriting
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Film (FILM) Courses
- FILM 100 Introduction to Film
- FILM 120 Film History I
- FILM 121 Film History II
- FILM 122 Film History Focus
- FILM 123 Documentary Film: Studies and Practice
- FILM 130 Film Directors
- FILM 135 Film Genres
- FILM 140 Contemporary World Cinema
- FILM 145 Watching Quality Television
- FILM 153 Screenwriting
- FILM 154 Expanded Scriptwriting Skills
- FILM 200 Film in Focus
- FILM 215 Film and New Digital Media
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Minimum Grade for Prerequisites
Unless otherwise indicated, a grade of C or higher is required for all prerequisite courses.
Course Description
Study of the craft of writing screenplays, with emphasis on narrative film. Instruction and practice in devising film ideas, developing a film premise, structuring film stories, preparing character biographies, developing scenes, creating dialogue, and preparing a professional film script.
Units: 3
Degree Credit
Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)
- Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
- Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area E5c
Transfer Credit:
CSU
(CSU GE Area C2)
