Course Info

SCWR 308: Writing the Short Film for Production

Students will study the essential elements and conventions for writing the short film including but not limited to character, structure, and tension. Students will write a polished short film (no longer than 25 pages) designed to be produced. Students will learn how to put together a professional proposal to apply for internal or external production funds and financing.

SCWR 100 or SCWR 101 is a prerequisite for this class.

Fall 2025-2026

  • Section: 701
  • Class number: 16191
  • Meeting time: M 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00207 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor:
  • CLOSED

Winter 2024-2025

  • Section: 802
  • Class number: 23114
  • Meeting time: M 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00507 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Thomas O'Haver | View syllabus
  • CLOSED

Winter 2023-2024

  • Section: 801
  • Class number: 23091
  • Meeting time: M 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00211 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Jeff Griggs | View syllabus
  • Section: 802
  • Class number: 23147
  • Meeting time: M 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00507 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Olivia Lilley
  • CLOSED

Winter 2022-2023

  • Section: 801
  • Class number: 29107
  • Meeting time: M 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00211 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Jeff Griggs | View syllabus
  • Section: 802
  • Class number: 29192
  • Meeting time: M 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00507 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Olivia Lilley
  • CLOSED

Winter 2021-2022

  • Section: 801
  • Class number: 28827
  • Meeting time: M 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00211 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Jess King | View syllabus
  • CLOSED
  • Section: 802
  • Class number: 28994
  • Meeting time: M 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00507 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Kaitlin Creadon | View syllabus
  • CLOSED