24-1700 Script Analysis

Course provides students with an opportunity to learn more about various concentrations by examining the methods by which professionals approach, break down, or prepare a script for filming. Students analyze various drafts of scripts from several feature length and shorter films. Beginning with story analysis, class analyzes scripts in relationship to producing, directing, acting, production design, cinematography, editing, and sound design. Scripts’ strengths and weaknesses are discussed in relation to each of the production areas. Course material links with material from each of the major concentration areas in Cinema Art + Science.

3 Credits
PREREQUISITES: COMPASS Placement Test score >= 97 or 52-111 COREQUISITES: 52-1151 Writing and Rhetoric I or 52-1111 Writing and Rhetoric I - Enhanced or 52-1121 International Writing and Rhetoric I or SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) score >= 710 or ACT (American College Test) score >= 30 or COMPASS Placement Test score >= 97