Narrative Theory and Screenwriting
Y19.5201
Credit:
The Paul McGhee Division
This course focuses on the study and practice of the fundamentals of narrative, visual storytelling, and dramatic writing for dramatic animation, film, and television. Narrative strategies for writing characterization, dialogue, pacing, setting, and structure are examined through exemplary films and television and screenwriting exercises. Screenwriters have the option of adapting a work in the public domain or writing an original script. Screenwriting software is a focus of analysis and instrument of production.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: History and Theory of the Media
To register for this course you must be an admitted student in an NYU credit or degree program or have special student status. Admitted NYU credit or degree students may visit NYUHome to register through ALBERT. To apply to an NYU-SCPS credit or degree program, call (212) 998-7100.
