Screenwriting: The Short Film
FILM 458
Spring 2024
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02
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This is a writing course and study of the short film that will start from ground zero: separating the screenplay from other forms (e.g., the play and the novel), and grounding students in visual language as the basis of the medium. How do we write in pictures? We will study four feature screenplays, but place particular emphasis on how to scale a project for the short form. We screen 12 short films in class, and perform case studies of previous student films from first draft to finished film.
This course is designed for students intending to make a film or write a screenplay for their thesis.
The course prioritizes majors, but will consider sophomores who have completed Film 304 and 307 and intend to major. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA FILM |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: FILM304 AND FILM 307 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (FILM-MN)(FILM) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Four Feature Screenplays
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Examinations and Assignments:
One 3-5 page screenplay
One 5-8 page screenplay
One 8-12 page screenplay |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This course does not accept unexcused absences and does not accept late work. All absences must be cleared before the beginning of class. Excused absences equal family emergency, illness, or religious holiday.
POI INSTRUCTONS:
Submit the following application items to scollins@wesleyan.edu by the last day of pre-registration.
- Major or intended major
- Intended thesis (if any)
- Career interest after school
- Creative sample (preferably screenplay or film, but could be anything)
OPTIONAL: Come to my office hours to introduce yourself. |
| Instructor(s): Collins,Stephen Times: .M.W... 10:50AM-12:10PM; Location: CFS124; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 10 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 2 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 1 | 4th Ranked: 1 | Unranked: 0 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore |
Examinations and Assignments:
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Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. Scott Higgins will grant POI but is not the instructor of the course. |
| Instructor(s): Zeleke,Yared Times: ..T.R.. 01:20PM-02:40PM; Location: CFS124; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 7 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 1 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 1 |
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