# Creative Writing/Playwriting and Screenwriting (Certificate of Proficiency)

Berkeley City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: English

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##### Summary

##### Program Description

Students who complete the Certificate of Proficiency in Creative Writing/Playwriting and Screenwriting learn skills in development of screenplays and plays, from development to performance.

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##### Learning Outcome(s)

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1.  Write a play or screenplay with strong use of voice, characterization, dialogue, and plotting, using original and effective language
2.  Research venues for publication or public presentation of work

##### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses:** | | 15 |
| ENGL 10A | Creative Writing | 3 |
| or ENGL 70A | Transforming Autobiography into Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 86 | Introduction to Playwriting and Screenwriting | 3 |
| ENGL 87 | Intermediate Playwriting and Screenwriting | 3 |
| ENGL 88 | Intensive Playwriting and Screenwriting | 3 |
| ENGL 89 | Playwriting and Screenwriting: Special Projects | 3 |