Departmental Notes
For course descriptions and pre-requisite information click on the subject column next to the appropriate catalog number.
THIS DEPARTMENT ENFORCES UNDERGRADUATE PREREQUISITES. Please note that the registration system may not factor in transfer work when determining if prerequisites have been met. If you are unable to register for a course and think you have met the prerequisite(s), please contact an advisor from this department to inquire about obtaining a permission code. You may be administratively dropped from a course if the prerequisite has not been met.
Attention: Classroom assignments may change between the time you
register and when classes begin. Please check your class schedule for the latest classroom location
information before attending class.
This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/.
- Class Number: 13518
- Instructor: CALDWELL, CRAIG B
- Component: Lecture
- Type: Online
- Units: 3.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $60.00
- Seats Available: -22
This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/.
FILM 3920 - 003 Dynamic Writing
To register for this course, email a 5-10 page pdf screenplay sample to merritt.mecham@utah.edu. This course is designed to give students hands on experience working with craft tools they may immediately apply in their own writing to more strongly utilize motion, screen space, narrative dramatic tension and locations in material for the screen. We will study, analyze, and work with: • The use of static spaces and dynamic spaces in classic and current day film examples. • The strengths and weaknesses of both types of locations and reasons for choosing one above the other in different types of scene sequences. • The differences between "location" and "event" and why this distinction is important as well as the best use of each. • Use of visual perspective in scenes to enhance motion on a screen and make the best use of the screen supporting story, narrative dramatic tension, and scene content. • Use of motion and narrative dramatic tension to more strongly enhance and support dialogue driven scenes. • Use of space and motion in action sequences to more strongly support action on a screen and make for the most compelling experience watching action on a screen — and reading it on the page.
FILM 3920 - 003 Dynamic Writing
- Class Number: 19612
- Instructor: Adams, Max
- Component: Special Topics
- Type: Interactive Video Conferencing
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Seats Available: 13
To register for this course, email a 5-10 page pdf screenplay sample to merritt.mecham@utah.edu. This course is designed to give students hands on experience working with craft tools they may immediately apply in their own writing to more strongly utilize motion, screen space, narrative dramatic tension and locations in material for the screen. We will study, analyze, and work with: • The use of static spaces and dynamic spaces in classic and current day film examples. • The strengths and weaknesses of both types of locations and reasons for choosing one above the other in different types of scene sequences. • The differences between "location" and "event" and why this distinction is important as well as the best use of each. • Use of visual perspective in scenes to enhance motion on a screen and make the best use of the screen supporting story, narrative dramatic tension, and scene content. • Use of motion and narrative dramatic tension to more strongly enhance and support dialogue driven scenes. • Use of space and motion in action sequences to more strongly support action on a screen and make for the most compelling experience watching action on a screen — and reading it on the page.