Course Info

SCWR 406: The Art of Scene Writing

This advanced course asks students to move beyond convention in an effort to deconstruct the core elements of a scene: location, subject, conflict, and exposition. Through weekly lectures, writing exercises, and workshops we will examine a number of innovative screenwriting techniques to refine the writer's unique voice and enhance the commercial viability of their work.

SCWR 400 is a prerequisite for this class.

Spring 2024-2025

  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 33190
  • Meeting time: M 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00207 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Jef Burnham | View syllabus

Winter 2024-2025

  • Section: 801
  • Class number: 23348
  • Meeting time: M 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00206 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Scott Myers | View syllabus

Spring 2023-2024

  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 33220
  • Meeting time: M 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00207 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Jef Burnham | View syllabus

Winter 2023-2024

  • Section: 801
  • Class number: 25241
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00801 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Scott Myers | View syllabus

Spring 2022-2023

  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 40488
  • Meeting time: M 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00207 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Jef Burnham | View syllabus

Fall 2022-2023

  • Section: 701
  • Class number: 19076
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00211 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Gary Novak | View syllabus

Spring 2021-2022

  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 42487
  • Meeting time: M 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00207 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Jef Burnham | View syllabus

Fall 2021-2022

  • Section: 701
  • Class number: 7347
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00211 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Anna Hozian | View syllabus