COMM 251 - Writing for the Media

(3,0)3 Credits

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 111 - English I .
Writing for the Media introduces students to the basics of screenwriting for film/video, copywriting for advertising, writing for the web, and treatments for other interactive applications. The course focuses on the development of scripts and storyboards in planning effective Interactive Communication and Entertainment (ICE) packages. The course encourages creative writing intended for production. Areas covered will include beginning preparation, structure, script format, treatment, characterization and visual dynamics.

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