MCCCD Program Description

Intermediate Screenwriting

Course: CRW290

First Term: 2004 Spring

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: Drafting and revision of original screenplay; overview of marketing a screenplay

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Use the screenwriting process to complete a rough draft of a screenplay. (I) 2. Identify and apply various methods of rewriting to an original screenplay. (II) 3. Finish a polished screenplay. (III) 4. Explain the process of marketing screenwriters and screenplays, and the roles of professionals involved in the process. (IV) 5. Describe the copyright and registration laws that govern the publication of screenplays. (V) 6. Devise an effective strategy for competing in various screenwriting competitions. (VI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. The Screenwriting Process A. Step outline B. Rough draft II. Focused Rewrite Methods A. Narrative B. Dialogue C. Character III. The Finished Screenplay A. Polish B. Criticism IV. Marketing the Screenplay and the Screenwriter A. Agents B. Production companies V. Registering Screenplays A. Writers Guild of America West B. Copyright VI. Screenwriting Competitions

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 3/25/2003

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