FILM 154 – Expanded Scriptwriting Skills (CRN: 48355)
at College of San Mateo for Spring 2025
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Course Information
Open to beginning and experienced writers, this course guides students through scriptwriting for film and electronic media, with emphasis on nonfiction. Students are encouraged to design their own projects, whether documentary, webisode pilot or other short format hybrid forms, and to explore social issues that matter to them. Topics may include writing and re-writing labs; development of treatments and in-progress scripts; pitch and strategy sessions; and research skills supporting content development
Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Course Details
Grade Mode: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Units: 3
Department: Film
Transfer Credit: UC/CSU
Meeting Information
| Instructor | Meeting Date | Meeting Time | Days | Building | Room | Section | Section Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamara Perkins | 01/14 - 05/13 | 2:10pm-3:30pm | T | 16 | 0243 | HYB | Lecture and/or Discussion |
| Tamara Perkins | 01/14 - 05/13 | TBA | Virtual | Remote | HYB | Online |
Critical Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Day to Add | January 27, 2025 |
| Last day to drop with a refund | January 27, 2025 |
| Last Day to drop without W Grade | February 2, 2025 |
| Last Day to drop with W Grade | April 23, 2025 |
| Last Day to Change to Pass/No Pass | May 13, 2025 |