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Program Tracks

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 tracks (Cinema/Television Production, Critical Studies, or Screenwriting).

Screenwriting Track 18 units
TFT 361Producing and Production Management3
TFT 385Intermediate Screenwriting3
TFT 415Advanced Television Production4
TFT 485Advanced Screenwriting3
Select one of the following:
TFT 311Film and Literature3
TFT 351Film and Social Issues3
TFT 495Special Topics3
Select one of the following:
TFT 487Television Writing: Episodic Drama3
TFT 488Television Writing: Situation Comedy3
TFT 498Directed 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 2009-10 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for the most current and controlling information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.