F/TV 6A
Screenwriting Fundamentals for Film/Video I

Course Description

This course is an introduction to screenwriting for film and electronic media. Students will learn to prepare scripts in proper formats, including fundamental technical, conceptual, and stylistic issues related to writing fiction and non-fiction scripts in film and electronic media. This course includes a significant writing evaluation component.

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
46591 F/TV 6A 50Z ······· TBA-TBA Joshua Losben ONLINE

Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-04-07 to 2025-06-27.
Footnote:
F/TV-006A-50Z: Fully ONLINE. This class does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382 . The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning .

Class Materials

Textbook/MaterialTypeRequiredPurchaseRent
NewUsedNewUsed
Your Screenplay Sucks!
Akers © 2008
ISBN: 9781932907452		 Textbook Required $19.95 $15.00 $14.96 $7.98
How to Build a Great Screenplay
Howard © 2006
ISBN: 9780312352622		 Textbook Required $17.50 $13.25
Your Screenplay Sucks!
Akers
ISBN: 9781615930180		 E-Book Required $13.50

View textbook and/or other materials available at the Bookstore.

Course Details

Units
4 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 0
Program Status
Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method
Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory
EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.
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