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    Dec 07, 2025  
American University Catalog 2024-2025 
    
American University Catalog 2024-2025 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

COMM-506 Writing the Short Film (3)


This intermediate course examines the principles of dramatic storytelling as they apply to the short form. The class focuses on structure, characterization, visual scene writing, the development of theme, and how to craft effective dialogue. Students learn through practice by writing short scripts, and by analyzing several short films. Usually Offered: spring. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite:   or  .