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WRITING FOR TELEVISION AND FILM

COMARTS 466
Course Description

Basic introduction to the elements of a successful dramatic screenplay. Particular emphasis placed on story concept, dramatic structure, character development, dialogue, and visual storytelling.

Prerequisites
Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.5

0.33% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

1.69% from Historical

A Rate
52.27%

40.48% from Historical

Class Size
44

111.96% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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