MACS 372

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Screenwriting

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Credit: 3 hours.

Examines the practice of writing for the screen. Students will better understand the fundamentals of visual storytelling and learn standard formats of screenwriting. In a classroom environment that combines lecture, screening, film analysis, and workshop discussion of students' work, the student will be exposed to a wide variety of concepts related to the preparation and writing of the screenplay. Special emphasis will be given to the ideas of plot structure and character development, the two pillars on which the screenplay is built. This intensive scriptwriting class is intended to 1.) help students create a variety of writing tools and short scenes that will serve as the building blocks for 2.) constructing, writing and revising a short narrative screenplay. Issues of industry professionalization with regard to screenwriting will also be covered.

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MACS 372 class schedule data for spring 2026
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	70237	Lecture-Discussion	A	2:00PM -3:20PM	MW	215 Gregory Hall	Roche, D	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Section Info: Learn to write for the silver screen, the computer screen, and beyond. Explore traditional screenwriting techniques while applying the fundamentals of storytelling to craft interactive narratives for VR and AR. Using Unity and Unreal Engine, you’ll dive into the artistry of world-building and experiential game design. You will develop an original concept, draft scripts, and build a working film or demo in 3D. Along the way, you’ll gain hands-on experience with industry standard formats, programming (including Blueprints), and video editing software, while sharpening your sense of audience awareness. No prior programming experience is required, and all majors are welcome.