CINE 675 Script Analysis

A screenwriter must have a vivid understanding of what makes a great screenplay great. By examining movies that have received world acclaim from audiences, as well as critics, a student can gain much insight as to the integral components present in each of the stories. It is important that the student pursuing a career as a screenwriter develop an understanding of what has gone before – what has worked and what hasn’t worked in terms of the story and character presented.

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

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Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (4)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt for each Discussion. Each thread must be 500 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be 250 words. (CLO: A, B, C, D)

Movie Analysis Assignments (3)

The student will watch (3) movies (only from list provided) and write (1) essay per assignment analyzing each movie on story, plot, themes, social or ethical issues, character development of the protagonist and antagonist, cinematography, director’s visual style, and worldview perspective (what is the movie saying?). The essay will be 8-10 pages, double-spaced and written in 12 pt. Times New Roman font. (CLO: A, B, C)

Reflection Paper Assignment

The student will write a reflection paper on what he/she has learned in the class and what advice he/she has for making the class more effective for future students. (300-400 words.)

Quizzes (3)

Each quiz will cover the Learn material from the textbook and notes on good filmmaking. Each quiz will be open-book/open notes covering specified material from the required reading, contain 10 true/false questions and have a 1 hour time limit with 2 attempts allowed. (CLO: A, B, C)