A study of the principles of composition with emphasis on language, the mechanics of writing, the types of discourse, and research and documentation. A continuation of English 1301 with emphasis on analysis of readings in prose fiction. Topics may vary. Possible markets for creative writing to be discussed. Students study and analyze the process of writing for film by examining story concept, theme, characterization, structure, and script formatting, and by creating synopses and treatments.
Students write a full-length screen play.
Students study and analyze the structure of different styles and movements of theater and how it differs from film and other genres of the written word. Students edit and critique plays, and write a one act play or 2 fifteen minute scenes. Students write poetry and study translation techniques and translate their own work and the work of others. Performance opportunity available. Corequisite with SPAN 2389.