Concept to Screen

Catalog description

This course provides students with an opportunity to learn more about the methods by which professionals approach, break down, or prepare a script for filming. Students analyze various drafts of scripts from several feature length films and television programs. Beginning with story analysis, class analyzes scripts in relationship to producing, directing, acting, production design, cinematography, editing, and sound design. Script strengths and weaknesses are discussed in relation to each of the production areas.