2020-2021 Catalog 
    
    Apr 19, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

Screenwriting Certificate


The Film and Media Arts Screenwriting Certificate is designed to focus on storytelling across the media. Artistic expression is covered using iconic films, history of the industry and how to write film reviews and criticism. Business applications for screenwriting is also covered and includes video-based information delivery such as tutorials, marketing/sales, social media content, education, YouTube, film and television. Screenwriting students will learn how to grow their writing and storytelling skills in basic editing skills, and writing in their chosen media: film, television, webisodes and industrial video.

Credits Hours required:  18

Note: This program can be completed entirely online.

 

Program Outcomes


Upon successful completion of the Screenwriting Certificate program, the learner will be able to:

  1. Exhibit a working knowledge of film history and iconic film and television. (FMA 101, 109)
  2. Create a short screenplay. (FMA 103)
  3. Create TV, Film and business-based scripts. (FMA 112)
  4. Utilize team building techniques. (FMA 121)
  5. Exhibit a working knowledge of editing as a storytelling method. (ART 139)