Course Info

SCWR 406: The Art of Scene Writing (Formerly DC 445)

This advanced course asks students to move beyond convention in an effort to deconstruct the core elements of a scene: location, subject, conflict, and exposition. Through weekly lectures, writing exercises, and workshops we will examine a number of innovative screenwriting techniques to refine the writer's unique voice and enhance the commercial viability of their work.

SCWR 400 is a prerequisite for this class.

Spring 2023-2024

Section: 601
Class number: 33220
Meeting time: M 1:30PM - 4:45PM
Location: 14EAS 00207 at Loop Campus

Winter 2023-2024

Section: 801
Class number: 25241
Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: 14EAS 00801 at Loop Campus

Spring 2022-2023

Section: 601
Class number: 40488
Meeting time: M 1:30PM - 4:45PM
Location: 14EAS 00207 at Loop Campus

Fall 2022-2023

Section: 701
Class number: 19076
Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: 14EAS 00211 at Loop Campus
Instructor: Gary Novak | View syllabus

Spring 2021-2022

Section: 601
Class number: 42487
Meeting time: M 1:30PM - 4:45PM
Location: 14EAS 00207 at Loop Campus

Fall 2021-2022

Section: 701
Class number: 7347
Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: 14EAS 00211 at Loop Campus

Fall 2020-2021

Section: 701
Class number: 16821
Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: Online: Sync