Course Info

SCWR 400: Foundations of Screenwriting

Students begin their screenwriting journey with a strong foundation in the basic building blocks of solid, engaging storytelling. Students will mine their own lives in order to create memorable stories, characters, and settings. Films and other creative works analyzed in this class will reflect creators and stories from underrepresented groups, highlighting a wide range of diverse backgrounds and intersectional identities. Additionally, students will learn basic screenwriting skills such as character development, constructing atmosphere, and the fundamental components of a scene.

Fall 2025-2026

  • Section: 701
  • Class number: 13066
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00924 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Brad Riddell | View syllabus

Fall 2024-2025

  • Section: 701
  • Class number: 14792
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00924 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Wendy Roderweiss | View syllabus
  • CLOSED

Fall 2023-2024

Fall 2022-2023

  • Section: 701
  • Class number: 18829
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS LL107 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Wendy Roderweiss | View syllabus
  • CLOSED

Fall 2021-2022

  • Section: 701
  • Class number: 4453
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00507 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Brad Riddell | View syllabus
  • CLOSED
  • Section: 704
  • Class number: 4455
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00708 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Fatou Samba | View syllabus