COMM 303 - Scriptwriting

Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3

Prerequisite: COMM 101 or JRNL 105; ENGL 101 or ENGL 103; and ENGL 202 (grades of “C” or better) or permission
Description: An introduction to the design of media materials and script writing. Style and techniques of writing are analyzed. Classroom emphasis is on writing critiques, and revision of designs and scripts. Scripts for audio, multimedia presentations, and motion picture and television productions are written. May be offered under a different topic area such as: COMM 303 Scriptwriting: Comedy or COMM 303 Scriptwriting: Drama. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits under a different topic area. Students who need to D/F repeat COMM 303 may repeat the course under a different variable title.