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Scriptwriting & Preproduction

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Course Description

10-206-180 SCRIPTWRITING & PREPRODUCTION ...research and development of writing for broadcast (traditional and web) and pre-produced media. Script based production planning including budgeting, scheduling, storyboarding and logistics planning. Legal matters including copyright, talent and location releases.

Course Typically Offered

  • Fall
  • Spring

Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.

What will I learn?

  1. Analyze writing for traditional and new media outlets
  2. Develop written copy for traditional and online distribution
  3. Determine target audience idiosyncrasies
  4. Establish story context and plot
  5. Prepare essential screenplay elements
  6. Develop characters and dialog
  7. Create storyboards for visualizing production
  8. Perform script analysis for production
  9. Prepare production schedules
  10. Manage budgeting conditions
  11. Establish equipment needs
2 classes found

  • Class Number: COURSE_SECTION-3-595703

    Location:
    1301
    Date:
    -
    Delivery:
    Blended
    Term:
    2025 Fall Session 1
    Blended
    -

  • Class Number: COURSE_SECTION-3-595732

    Date:
    -
    Delivery:
    Online
    Term:
    2025 Fall Session 1
    Online
    -