TMA 241
Screenwriting 1
Theatre and Media Arts
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Basic narrative and nonfiction (documentary, educational, industrial, multimedia) screenwriting principles through reading, viewing, testing, and completing writing assignments.
When Taught
All Semesters/Terms
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
4
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
TMA 291 or 292 or concurrent enrollment.
Note
This class requires an application. See film.byu.edu for application information.
Title
Artistic Voice
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to view the world through the lens of a storyteller and use insights from this view to establish an individual artistic and critical voice in terms of animation storytelling.
Title
Basic Artistry of Screenwriting
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to apply the basic artistic principles of screenwriting, including use of character, structure, images, meaning, theme, etc. and will be able to write scripts with quality storytelling.
Title
Language of Professional Screenwriting
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to follow practices of professional screenwriting, including formatting, economy of description, etc. Students will also be able to differentiate between the needs of writing for live action versus animation.
Title
Collaborative Storytelling
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to collaborate in production and story development, including present stories for large group projects.
Title
Giving and Receiving Feedback
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to give constructive feedback on others' stories and receive constructive feedback on their own work.
