TRF-655 - Syracuse University

TRF-655
Screenwriting & Production Workshop
2
CLASS:
Class time is for demonstration, discussion,
proposal presentation, production
meetings and the critical analysis of
screenings. Some class periods will be used
for story/script conferences.
I expect you to attend all classes and arrive
on time. You cannot be an effective
member of your production team if you
miss class or show up late. If you miss class
or consistently come late, it will be
reflected in the Participation component of
your grade.
READING:
Some reading assignments may not be
explicitly covered in class. It will be
assumed you’ve done the reading. You are
responsible for all reading assignments on
quizzes and the final exam.
• In the Blink of an Eye by Walter Murch.
• Final Cut Pro Tutorial by Bruce Strong. [Available on BlackBoard]
• Overview of the Production Process by Peter Moller. [Available on BlackBoard]
• The Writer’s Journey…Screenwriters by Christopher Vogle.
• Selected readings assigned in class.
WRITTEN WORK REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be handed in on the due date. Late work will be penalized 5% for each
day past the due date and time. No exceptions. (If you have a dog that tends
to eat your work, buy a muzzle. If you have a computer or printer that
conveniently misbehaves just before an assignment is due, plan ahead and
use any of the thousands of computers/printers in open labs on campus. If
you are the kind of person who doesn’t bother to make note of due dates and
all that boring stuff, this might not be the profession you want to pursue.)
• Must have a cover page with your name and the name of the assignment.
• Must be typed neatly, without copy edits, spelling errors or grammatical
errors.
• Each page of the assignment must be numbered in the top right hand corner.
(The cover page does not count as page #1.)