Areas of Study:
Film/Video/Screenwriting
film/video | screenwriting | f.a.q. | uta film&video*
Narrative screenwriting emphasizes the understanding of character development and conflict in writing for film and video. The program integrates with the film and video production classes to prepare students to produce and direct their own screenplays.
The course will cover the basic format styles, strategies, structures and requisites for creative, fictional, narrative screenwriting. Special emphasis will be concentrated on creation of characters and an understanding of narrative motion picture conflict.
Intro students complete writing exercises, study scripts, write extensive coverage, read assignments in class, view films, conduct actor readings, and write a number of original scripts.
No adaptations or co-writing allowed. All work must be original. There are no prerequisites
The advanced class (by instructor approval only) concentrates on writing a polished first act of a feature screenplay. This class may be repeated to complete the screenplay.
Courses
ART 2350. INTRODUCTION TO NARRATIVE SCREENWRITING (2-4) 3 hours
credit. Basic format styles, structures, and requisites of
writing narrative film. Students will be required to study scripts,
view films, conduct actor readings, produce original works, and complete
other assignments. Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 and 1302
ART 4354. ADVANCED NARRATIVE SCREENWRITING (2-4) 3 hours credit. A
continuation of ART 2350 focusing on writing an original (no adaptations),
narrative, full-length screenplay through all stages to final draft status.
Students study screenplays, view films, conduct actor readings, and complete
various other assignments. Prerequisite: Successfully
completed ART 2350 with a grade of "B" or better and permission
of the instructor.
Facilities
- 6 station computer lab
- Word processing and Screenwriting software
- 400 script library
DEGREE PLAN
Download the Art Education degree plan here.