FILM 3303 Screenwriting I

Name: Screenwriting I
Rating: 4.13 (15 reviews)

Write the movie only you can write. In this screenwriting course, students move from an idea suitable for a movie to a story outline and culminating in writing a feature full-length screenplay. Students will learn the three-act structure, plot, character, and industry format for a full-length screenplay. Weekly writing builds toward a completed screenplay, with in-class workshops sharpening visual storytelling through peer and instructor feedback.

Course overview

Department: Film
School: MCAS
Credits: 3
Level: Undergraduate
Offered: Every Fall,Every Spring

Requirements fulfilled

Film Studies: At least two production courses (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)

Requirement eligibility can vary by school, cohort, and section. Confirm the selected section in EagleApps or with an advisor.

Official evaluation summary

4.13 / 5

Based on 15 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Mary Conroy
Fall 2026, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.55/5

Sections

Section 01
Fall 2026 · Mary Conroy · Devlin Hall 26 M 10:00AM-12:50PM · Offered