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ENG 314

Screenwriting for Film and Television

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelUpper Division
Average gradeB+
StandardRepeatable up to 6 credits

Overview

Description

This course is an exploration of the craft of screenwriting for film and TV. It’s designed for students who have a serious interest in reading screenplays, watching and discussing films, and writing scripts.

Requirements

Prerequisites

ENG 102ENG 114
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 or ENG 114.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Terms

fall, spring

Attributes

StandardRepeatable up to 6 credits

Learning Outcomes

  • identify, describe and analyze various screenplay forms.
  • write original film and TV scripts.
  • apply critical methods to constructively critique scripts written by peers, both in writing and in discussion.
  • apply literary editing methods to compile and revise their own portfolio of work.