Advanced Screenwriting: Styles – Writing Intensive

(same as THEATR 4938W; cross-leveled with ENGLSH 7938, THEATR 7938). Explores advanced screenwriting styles with emphasis on non-linear and non-traditional techniques. Students will write and revise a full-length, genre-bending screenplay that demonstrates cinematic pacing and innovation. Hands-on development occurs through the Missouri Playwrights Workshop (MPW) and Mizzou New Play Series, with a focus on producing portfolio-ready work. Students must attend at least 5 MPW performances over the semester. Graded on A-F basis only. Prerequisites: THEATR 2920 or ENGLSH 2560.