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Review the history of dramaturgy from Aristotle, Shakespeare, and
others to the present. (I)
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Define the concepts of comedy, romance, tragedy, and irony. (I)
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Explain the relationships between cinematic and literary genres and
archetypal patterns and myths. (I)
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Apply the principles of good writing, including focus, strategy, and
specific detail, to writing for the screen. (II)
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Define and analyze mechanics and correct format to follow in preparing
screenplays for marketing. (II)
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Provide guidance in character development, and explain the importance
of character development to all stories. (III)
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Define the need and importance of pacing, poetry, and rythm and
dialogue. (III)
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Explain and define the need for dramatic tension in various arcs:
scene, character, act, etc. (III)
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Provide guidance in developing character outlines, plot outlines, and
screenplay outlines. (IV)
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Analyze the structure and conventions of the three-act screenplay.
(IV)
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Explain the process of marketing screenplays and the roles of
professionals involved in the process. (V)
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Identify copyright laws that govern the publication of screenplays.
(V)
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