Screenwriting
Certificate of Achievement Cinema · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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:
- Demonstrate professional and creative written expression as they apply to a television, motion picture or video production.
- Demonstrate professional and creative written expression as they relate to the physical environment of the storyline.
- 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 |
| orCINEMA 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