FILM 3396 Screenwriting II

Students will apply previous screenwriting knowledge from Screenwriting I (FILM3303) OR from a previous script project to rewrite and edit their screenplay. Students will write three short scripts and complete a new outline for their next full length script. All resulting in a writing portfolio suitable for professional review.

Course overview

Department
Film
School
MCAS
Credits
3
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Every Spring

Catalog details

Prerequisites
FILM3303 or Permission of Department

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Requirements fulfilled

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Course evaluations

Response-weighted averages from Boston College’s official course evaluations (Avalanche/Blue).

Course rating
4.36 / 5 · Very Good
14 responses
Instructor rating
4.43 / 5 · Very Good
14 responses
Terms evaluated
4
Most recent: Spring 2026

Scales: overall ratings run from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); agreement questions from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree); weekly effort from 1 (up to 1 hour) to 5 (10 or more hours).

Evaluations by term and instructor
TermInstructorCourse overallInstructor overallWell organizedClear learning objectivesIntellectually challengingHelpful assignmentsApplicable beyond courseAttendance necessaryWeekly effortResponses
Spring 2026Mary Conroy3.73.74.34.04.34.04.34.04–6 hrs/week3 of 6
Spring 2024Mary Conroy5.05.04.85.05.05.05.04.87–9 hrs/week5 of 5
Spring 2023Mary Conroy5.05.05.05.05.05.05.05.07–9 hrs/week3 of 3
Spring 2022Mary Conroy3.33.73.33.33.33.33.33.34–6 hrs/week3 of 6

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-10-09. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Mary Conroy
    Spring 2027, Spring 2026, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022 · Official rating 4.43/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Spring 2027 · Mary Conroy · Mcguinn Hall 29 M 10:00AM-12:50PM · Offered