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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026
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ENGL 302 004 (CRN: 23822)
SCREENWRITING
Long Title: SCREENWRITING
Department: English and Creative Writing
Instructor: Dermont, Amber
Meeting: 4:00PM - 6:30PM T (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Must be enrolled in one of the following Fields of Study:
Concentration: Creative Writing
Minor: Creative Writing
Section Max Enrollment: 3
Section Enrolled: 3
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 16
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 10
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 198)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 24-NOV-2025 11:55PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: This course will introduce students to the art and craft of screenwriting through a focused study of terminology, formatting and cinematic technique. Assignments will include writing exercises, weekly viewing of films and readings of screenplays. Students will write their own treatments, outlines and full-length screenplays. Course counts toward the English Creative Writing Major Concentration (ECRW) and the English Creative Writing Minor (CREW). Cross-list: ENGL 302. Repeatable for Credit.