Film, Television, and Electronic Media
2 courses · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
FTVE 115 Introduction to Screenwriting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This is an introductory course in narrative script writing for film and episodic television. Emphasis on basic screenplay structure, characters, conflict, theme, and technical script formatting in the development of a short screenplay. Promotes representation of race/ethnicity, gender, class, sexual orientation, and ability.
FTVE 215 Advanced Screenwriting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- FTVE 115
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed for prospective feature film or television writers. Students progress through a series of assignments, beginning with the revision of the step outline and Act I completed as part of the requirements for Introduction to Screenwriting (FTVE 115). The central aim of the course is to reexamine the fundamental elements of screenwriting, which include developing an effective step outline, creating a viable story idea, developing characters, and learning to successfully pitch the story.