FLM 190 - Feature Film Writing 1
Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: ENG 090
Description
Recent demand for feature films had led to more opportunities for storytellers to adapt their ideas into screenplays. This introductory class assists students in writing their own original film script by focusing on the areas of character, theme and plot development, as well as style, technique and formatting. For anyone who’s ever said, “I have a great idea for a movie,” this is the class for them, as each student executes their own original concept for a feature film.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Generate a treatment and outline for a feature film script.
- Create detailed breakdowns of the film’s major characters.
- Deconstruct critically acclaimed screenplays and films.
- Analyze their own work and the works of others critically.
- Revise a draft incorporating critical feedback received.
- Develop the narrative and character arcs of an entire season for a self-conceptualized series.
- Write a significant portion of an original feature film script.
Listed Topics
- Visual storytelling
- Developing characters
- Story and Theme
- Plot structure
- The role of conflict
- Treatments
- Outlines
- Scene structure
- Dialogue
- Script formatting
Reference Materials
Scripts, screenwriting software
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Communication
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 12/1/2023
Last Reviewed: 12/1/2023
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