Course Info

SCWR 401: Writing the Feature I

This course focuses on creating a vetted concept and step outline for a feature length screenplay. Emphasis is put on idea origination and world building, forming engaging characters, and structuring an affecting plot with cause and effect storytelling. Through script readings, weekly assignments, and in-class workshops, students will hone their unique voice to craft the dramatic template for a cinematically viable story.

SCWR 400 and (SCWR 425 or SCWR 474) are prerequisites for this class.

This course is repeatable for 8.00 credit hours.

Winter 2024-2025

Section: 801
Class number: 23015
Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: 14EAS 00207 at Loop Campus
Instructor: Iris Shim | View syllabus

Winter 2023-2024

Section: 801
Class number: 23033
Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: 14EAS 00207 at Loop Campus
Section: 802
Class number: 26046
Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: 14EAS 00211 at Loop Campus

Winter 2022-2023

Section: 801
Class number: 29007
Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: 14EAS 00207 at Loop Campus
Instructor: Keely Wise | View syllabus
CLOSED

Winter 2021-2022

Section: 801
Class number: 28713
Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: 14EAS 00207 at Loop Campus
Instructor: Keely Wise | View syllabus
CLOSED
Section: 802
Class number: 28714
Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: LEWIS 01512 at Loop Campus

Winter 2020-2021

Section: 801
Class number: 28699
Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: Online: Sync
Instructor: Keely Wise | View syllabus
Section: 802
Class number: 28700
Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: Online: Sync
CLOSED