For students who have already mastered the basics of screen production work, this course advances the art of screenwriting. The emphasis is on writing effective dialogue, constructing scenes, narrative arc, writing for the camera and writing for actors. The course will contain exercises to stimulate students' screenwriting abilities, analysis of produced screenplays and films, and group work on improving scripts. NOTE: This course is open to Culture & Media and Screen Studies students only. Non-majors may seek instructor permission. [Track S]