Course Info

SCWR 400: Foundations of Screenwriting

Students begin their screenwriting journey with a strong foundation in the basic building blocks of solid, engaging storytelling. Students will mine their own lives in order to create memorable stories, characters, and settings. Films and other creative works analyzed in this class will reflect creators and stories from underrepresented groups, highlighting a wide range of diverse backgrounds and intersectional identities. Additionally, students will learn basic screenwriting skills such as character development, constructing atmosphere, and the fundamental components of a scene.

Fall 2024-2025

Section: 701
Class number: 14792
Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: 14EAS LL107 at Loop Campus
Instructor:
Section: 702
Class number: 15204
Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: 14EAS 00211 at Loop Campus
Instructor:

Fall 2023-2024

Section: 701
Class number: 13173
Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: 14EAS LL107 at Loop Campus
Section: 702
Class number: 16824
Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: 14EAS 00211 at Loop Campus

Fall 2022-2023

Section: 701
Class number: 18829
Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: 14EAS LL107 at Loop Campus
CLOSED

Fall 2021-2022

Section: 701
Class number: 4453
Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: 14EAS 00507 at Loop Campus
CLOSED
Section: 702
Class number: 4454
Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: 14EAS 00206 at Loop Campus
Section: 704
Class number: 4455
Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: CDM 00708 at Loop Campus

Fall 2020-2021

Section: 701
Class number: 10727
Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: Online: Sync
CLOSED
Section: 702
Class number: 10728
Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: Online: Sync
CLOSED
Section: 704
Class number: 10729
Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: Online: Sync
Instructor: Gary Novak | View syllabus