# Screenwriting (Certificate of Achievement)

Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Cinema

Source: https://chaffey.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/19210/20265/18867/20092/19182

### Description

This certificate trains students for career paths in the field of motion picture and television screenwriting. Screenwriting for motion picture, television, and new media prepares students to work in the story preparation and idea-development areas. Courses include the study of screenplay structure, characterization, theme, scene execution, and writing dialog. Courses help students develop communication, computer, problem-solving, and technical skills needed for employment in the motion picture and entertainment industries. Advocates and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies of historically underrepresented and marginalized groups. Utilizes data and theory-based research to achieve higher levels of equity in the media and entertainment industry.

### Program Learning Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

1.  Demonstrate professional and creative written expression as they apply to a television, motion picture or video production.
2.  Demonstrate professional and creative written expression as they relate to the physical environment of the storyline.
3.  Demonstrate professional and creative written expression as they apply to the moods of characters in the story.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement (CA):** | | 15 |
| CINEMA 20 | Screenwriting - Cinema | 3 |
| CINEMA 22 | Introduction to Media Writing | 3 |
| CINEMA 25 | Survey of World Cinemas | 3 |
| CINEMA 26 | Survey of American Cinema | 3 |
| **Choose one:** | | 3 |
| CINEMA 30 | Beginning Motion Picture Production | 3 |
| or CINEMA 96 | Internships in Cinema, Television, or Radio | 3 |
| **Total** | | **15** |

### Other Information

Arts, Communication, and Design

Local Program (Major) Code: B003

Program Control Number: 33226

TOP Code: 0604.20\*

CIP Code: 09.0701