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
    • CLOSED

Winter 2023-2024

  • Section: 801
  • Class number: 23033
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00207 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Olivia Lilley
  • Section: 802
  • Class number: 26046
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00211 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Jef Burnham | View syllabus

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
  • Instructor: Edward Barnes | View syllabus