Creative Writing – Screenwriting
This program is designed to give you a specific certification that can be immediately applied to your career.
What You'll Learn
Develop the narrative, character, and dialogue skills employers value in film and TV.
Develop the writing skills and industry knowledge to craft compelling stories for film, television, and digital media. You’ll learn the art of character, dialogue, and structure while gaining practical experience through script development and critique. By the end of the program, you’ll have a professional writing portfolio and the creative confidence to pursue opportunities in screenwriting, production, or further study in media arts.
You'll have the opportunity to submit your work for publication in our student magazine Ke'lab!
Where You’ll Go
Producers and Directors
- Plan details such as framing, composition, camera movement, sound, and actor movement for each shot or scene.
- Communicate to actors the approach, characterization, and movement needed for each scene in such a way that rehearsals and takes are minimized.
- Direct live broadcasts, films and recordings, or non-broadcast programming for public entertainment or education.
- Research production topics using the internet, video archives, and other informational sources.
Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience, and the specific employer. Labor market data is based on 2021 estimates derived from Lightcast (Career Coach | Lightcast)
The careers listed above are just a starting point. Our programs mix together important concepts and hands-on skills—but that doesn’t mean your future has to follow the same script. Find out more at Career Exploration & Support.
Program Requirements
To graduate [ 29 credits + 2.0 GPA or higher ]
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits | Minimum Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL098 | Accelerated Writing Skills for ENGL 100 | 3 | |
| ENGL100 | Academic Writing I | 3 | |
| RDNG116 | College Reading and Study Skills | 3 |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits | Minimum Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL101 | Academic Writing II | 3 | |
| or ENGL101H | Academic Writing II-Honors | 3 | |
| ENGL102 | Approaches to Literature | 3 | |
| or ENGL102H | Approaches to Literature-Honors | 3 | |
| ENGL135 | Short Narrative Film Writing | 1 | |
| ENGL200 | Screenwriting | 3 | |
| ENGL274 | Marketing the Screenplay | 1 | |
| UNRE ELEC | Unrestricted Elective | 3 | |
| or GENERIC | Students interested in study abroad should take ENGL134 Transformative Travel Writing for this elective, and the connected learning community course can fulfill the other unrestricted elective. |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits | Minimum Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL201 | Public Speaking | 3 | |
| or ENGL201H | Public Speaking - Honors | 3 | |
| or ENGL204 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | |
| ENGL216 | Advanced Screenwriting | 3 | |
| ENGL233 | Film Analysis | 3 | |
| or ENGL233H | Film Analysis - Honors | 3 | |
| ENGL255 | Writing Television Drama & Comedy | 3 | |
| or ENGL ELEC | English Elective | 3 | |
| UNRE ELEC | Unrestricted Elective | 3 |
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