# CREATIVE WRITING/PLAYWRITING AND SCREENWRITING (Certificate of Achievement)

Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: English

Source: https://riohondo.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/22178/25325/24035/25457/22645

### Description

The Playwriting and Screenwriting Certificate of Achievement provides students with the academic preparation and skills needed to demonstrate their ability to author scripts, including works for personal development and/or professional application. Completing the required courses formalizes students' script writing abilities.

To acquire a **Certificate of Achievement in Playwriting and Screenwriting**, it is necessary to complete the following courses:

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required courses:** | | 15 |
| ENGL 131 | Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 231 | Advanced Creative Writing | 3 |
| FTVE 115 | Introduction to Screenwriting | 3 |
| ENGL C1002 | Introduction to Literature (formerly LIT 102) | 3 |
| or ENGL C1002H | Introduction to Literature - Honors (formerly LIT 102H) | 3 |
| THTR 160 | Introductory Playwriting/Screenwriting | 3 |
| **Total** | | **15** |