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JOUR 330

Script Writing

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelUpper Division
Average gradeB+
Standard

Overview

Description

Learn to organize and write visually oriented scripts for films, documentaries and other visual media emphasizing the interdependence of audio and visual components and the importance of narrative storytelling. Become familiar with industry standard formats for production scripts. Gain experience researching, planning, writing and revising scripts as well as critiquing and editing the scripts of others.

Requirements

Prerequisites

JOUR 208

Corequisites

JOUR 208
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

Prerequisite or Corequisite: JOUR 208.

Corequisites

Prerequisite or Corequisite: JOUR 208.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Terms

fall, spring

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • describe the role of a writer on a production team and in the industry.
  • explain the stages of writing that lead to a finished script.
  • write in three-act story structure with structured scenes and sequences. - Create characters and write dialogue.
  • create scripts that are written clearly and correctly, based on research, and in a form and style that is appropriate for a specific client/industry, audience and intended purpose.
  • analyze and evaluate scripts for grammar, clarity, and appropriate style, making recommendations for edits.