Cowgill, Linda. Writing Short Films: Structure and Content for Screenwriters. Los
Angeles, CA: Lone Eagle. Publishing 2005. ISBN-13: 978-1580650632.
The Hollywood Experience 2014 Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: 1. Analyze the basic elements of screenwriting, and assess those elements in screenplays and films. o Taught through lectures, guest speakers, readings and screenings o Assessed through in class discussion, short essays and script exercises 2. Apply short film writing techniques and principles to script writing, and create a viable, commercial short film o Taught through lectures, guest speakers and readings o Assessed through script exercises and completed scripts. 3. Articulate and be able to implement how personal faith impacts creativity and deepens the writing process. o Taught through lectures, guest speakers and readings o Assessed through in class discussion, devotional presentation and script exercises 4. Understand the entertainment industry, including breaking in, the business side of development, and an overview of the market. o Taught through lectures and guest speakers o Assessed through in class discussion
Required Readings: Cowgill, Linda. Writing Short Films: Structure and Content for Screenwriters. Los Angeles, CA: Lone Eagle Publishing 2005. ISBN-13: 978-1580650632 Turner, Steve. Popcultured: Thinking Christianly About Style, Media and Entertainment. 2005. ISBN-13: 978-0830837687 Various screenplays (short and feature length)
Assignments: 2-4 creative exercises (1-3 pages) 3-4 short script exercises (3-10 pages) 1 full short screenplays (10-30 pages) 4 Short essays (screenplay evaluation –1 page) Oral presentation on devotional Participation in class and small group discussions