A hands-on introduction to creating film, video, and television content from script to screen, covering media production principles and visual storytelling approaches.
Craig Erpelding's final exam focused on lecture content, and students who attended and took notes could succeed without the textbook. He did not post lecture slides, and lecture was technically optional.
Covers video editing and post-production theory and practice, including narrative editing, color correction, and audio for film, music videos, and television.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.85 GPA, 95.5% A/AB (n=44 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.50 GPA, 81.4% A/AB (n=43 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.55 GPA, 79.5% A/AB (n=39 letter grades).
Advanced Screenwriting is an intensive, capstone-like course focusing on long-form film and television screenwriting. It emphasizes visual storytelling, character and plot development, AI tools, and industry-standard critique practices.