Screenwriting
Designed for those who wish to craft stories from the blank page to the finished final draft, the Screenwriting track offers a deeper experience in hands-on writing that will help students master the techniques of storytelling through intensive practical application.
All cinematic arts majors must complete the core requirements as well as the requirements for one of the concentrations (Critical Studies or Screenwriting).
| Screenwriting Concentration Requirements | 18 units | |
|---|---|---|
TFT 361 Producing and Production Management | 3 | |
TFT 385 Intermediate Screenwriting | 3 | |
TFT 485 Advanced Screenwriting | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | ||
TFT 351 Film and Social Issues | 3 | |
TFT 420 Topics in Cinema and History | 3 | |
TFT 481 Contemporary Auteurs | 3 | |
TFT 495 Special Topics | 3 | |
| Select two of the following: | ||
TFT 487 Television Writing: Episodic Drama | 3 | |
TFT 488 Television Writing: Situation Comedy | 3 | |
TFT 498 Directed Research^ | 1–4 | |
^TFT 498 is a variable unit class (1-4 units). 3 units must be taken to fulfill this requirement.
Note: This information is current for the 2012–13 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for more information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
