Description of the course: Students will be introduced to the craft
necessary to write a motion picture screenplay, and will be given
guidance through both instructor and peer critique.

Course format: Class time will be divided between lecture, workshop
and review.

Grading procedure: Grading is rigorous, based on class
participation, short assignments and completion of a feature-length
screenplay.

Required texts: Poetics by Aristotle, The Art of Dramatic Writing by
Lajos Egri, additional suggested reading or viewing TBD.

Other pertinent info: Script formatting guidelines will be provided.

Class meets 2:30pm - 3:45pm MW

To see which requirements, in the College of Arts and Sciences, this
course will fulfill consult the College Bulletin at
http://www.indiana.edu/~bulletin/iub/coas/index.html.
If you have questions, or need additional help, see your academic
advisor.