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Program checklist · BFA

Screenwriting, BFA

University of the Arts · Philadelphia, PA

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
BFA
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
50.0504
Catalog edition
2023-2024
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
215105
CourseShelf checklist
CK_215105_c2007f99
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Program Requirements (63 credits)

17 items
  1. FILM 113
    The Art of Editing
    As published: “The Art of Editing 3 credits”
    3
  2. FILM 121
    The Art of Cinema
    As published: “The Art of Cinema 3 credits”
    3
  3. FILM 124
    Video Production
    As published: “Video Production 3 credits”
    3
  4. FILM 220
    Directing Actors for the Screen
    As published: “Directing Actors for the Screen 3 credits”
    3
  5. WFTV 141
    Storytelling
    As published: “Storytelling 3 credits”
    3
  6. WFTV 145
    Character
    As published: “Character 3 credits”
    3
  7. WFTV 146
    Writing for the Screen
    As published: “Writing for the Screen 3 credits”
    3
  8. WFTV 221
    Screenplay Adaptation
    As published: “Screenplay Adaptation 3 credits”
    3
  9. WFTV 227
    Writing for Television I
    As published: “Writing for Television I 3 credits”
    3
  10. WFTV 240
    TV Story Analysis
    As published: “TV Story Analysis 3 credits”
    3
  11. WFTV 242
    Film Story Analysis
    As published: “Film Story Analysis 3 credits”
    3
  12. WFTV 311
    Writing the Feature Film I
    As published: “Writing the Feature Film I 3 credits”
    3
  13. WFTV 312
    Writing the Feature Film II 3 credits
    Not resolved to a course
  14. WFTV 328
    Writing for Television II
    As published: “Writing for Television II 3 credits”
    3
  15. WFTV 411
    Screenwriting Thesis I
    As published: “Screenwriting Thesis I 3 credits”
    3
  16. WFTV 412
    Screenwriting Thesis II
    As published: “Screenwriting Thesis II 3 credits”
    3
  17. WFTV 499
    Screenwriting Internship
    As published: “Screenwriting Internship 3 credits”
    3

Student Selection Courses

39 items
  1. CRWT 140
    The Writing Life
    As published: “The Writing Life 3 credits”
    3
  2. CRWT 202
    Intermediate Short Story Workshop
    As published: “Intermediate Short Story Workshop 3 credits”
    3
  3. CRWT 212
    The Short Story
    As published: “The Short Story 3 credits”
    3
  4. CRWT 222
    The Linked Short Story Collection
    As published: “The Linked Short Story Collection 3 credits”
    3
  5. CRWT 224
    Poetic Translations & Adaptations
    As published: “Poetic Translations & Adaptations 3 credits”
    3
  6. CRWT 230
    Graphic Storytelling
    As published: “Graphic Storytelling 3 credits”
    3
  7. CRWT 234
    Creative Nonfiction
    As published: “Creative Nonfiction 3 credits”
    3
  8. CRWT 236
    Speculative Fiction
    As published: “Speculative Fiction 3 credits”
    3
  9. CRWT 238
    Historical Fiction
    As published: “Historical Fiction 3 credits”
    3
  10. CRWT 239
    Growing Up and Growing Old
    As published: “Growing Up and Growing Old 3 credits”
    3
  11. CRWT 240
    Spoken Word and Performance Poetry
    As published: “Spoken Word and Performance Poetry 3 credits”
    3
  12. CRWT 241
    Writing, the City, and the Arts
    As published: “Writing, the City, and the Arts 3 credits”
    3
  13. CRWT 302
    Advanced Workshop in Short Story
    As published: “Advanced Workshop in Short Story 3 credits”
    3
  14. CRWT 326
    Reviewing the Arts
    As published: “Reviewing the Arts 3 credits”
    3
  15. FILM 172
    Film Theory
    As published: “Film Theory 3 credits”
    3
  16. FILM 201
    Cinematography I
    As published: “Cinematography I 3 credits”
    3
  17. FILM 216
    Intro to Documentary
    As published: “Intro to Documentary 3 credits”
    3
  18. FILM 301
    Junior Production Workshop
    As published: “Junior Production Workshop 3 credits”
    3
  19. FILM 311
    Advanced Narrative Production
    As published: “Advanced Narrative Production 3 credits”
    3
  20. FILM 314
    Advanced Documentary
    As published: “Advanced Documentary 3 credits”
    3
  21. FILM 320
    Film Forum: Selected Topics
    As published: “Film Forum: Selected Topics 1.5 - 3 credits”
    1.5-3
  22. FILM 452
    Independent Strategies
    As published: “Independent Strategies 3 credits”
    3
  23. MBET 207
    Digital Distribution
    As published: “Digital Distribution 3 credits”
    3
  24. THEA 151
    Survey of Theater Arts 3 credits
    Not resolved to a course
  25. THEA 152
    Script Analysis
    As published: “Script Analysis 3 credits”
    3
  26. THEA 161
    Collaboration in Theater
    As published: “Collaboration in Theater 3 credits”
    3
  27. THEA 220
    Exploration of Style
    As published: “Exploration of Style 3 credits”
    3
  28. THEA 221
    Dramaturgy
    As published: “Dramaturgy 2 credits”
    2
  29. THEA 251
    Theater History I
    As published: “Theater History I 3 credits”
    3
  30. THEA 252
    Theater History II
    As published: “Theater History II 3 credits”
    3
  31. THEA 355
    Playwriting I
    As published: “Playwriting I 3 credits”
    3
  32. THEA 356
    Playwriting II
    As published: “Playwriting II 3 credits”
    3
  33. THPD 350
    I Am My Own Company
    As published: “I Am My Own Company 3 credits”
    3
  34. FILM 122
    Art of Sound 3 credits
    Not resolved to a course
  35. FILM 131
    Perception of Time
    As published: “Perception of Time 3 credits”
    3
  36. WFTV 232
    Creating Reality TV
    As published: “Creating Reality TV 3 credits”
    3
  37. WFTV 290
    Selected Topics in Screenwriting
    As published: “Selected Topics in Screenwriting 1.5 - 3 credits”
    1.5-3
  38. WFTV 329
    Film & TV Production Management
    As published: “Film & TV Production Management 3 credits”
    3
  39. WFTV 333
    Writing the Short Film
    As published: “Writing the Short Film 3 credits”
    3

Discipline History (12 credits)

4 items
  1. FMST 251
    History of Narrative Cinema I
    As published: “History of Narrative Cinema I 3 credits”
    3
  2. FMST 252
    History of Narrative Cinema II
    As published: “History of Narrative Cinema II 3 credits”
    3
  3. FMST 253
    History of Television I
    As published: “History of Television I 3 credits”
    3
  4. FMST 255
    History of Television II
    As published: “History of Television II 3 credits”
    3

Critical Studies (30 credits)

0 items

    Writing (6-12 credits)

    0 items

      Standard

      2 items
      1. WRIT 101
        Writing 1
        As published: “Writing 1 3 credits”
        3
      2. WRIT 102
        Writing 2
        As published: “Writing 2 3 credits”
        3

      Increased Support

      2 items
      1. WRIT 101
        Writing 1
        As published: “Writing 1 and WRIT 101L 4.5 credits”
        3
      2. WRIT 102
        Writing 2
        As published: “Writing 2 and WRIT 102L Writing 2 Lab 4.5 credits”
        3

      Honors

      2 items
      1. WRIT 101
        Writing 1
        As published: “Writing 1 3 credits”
        3
      2. WRIT 102H
        Writing 2: Honors
        As published: “Writing 2: Honors 3 credits”
        3

      ESL

      2 items
      1. WRIT 101
        Writing 1
        As published: “Writing 1 and WRIT 101E Writing 1 Lab: ESL 6 credits”
        3
      2. WRIT 102
        Writing 2
        As published: “Writing 2 and WRIT 102E Writing 2 Lab: ESL 6 credits”
        3

      CRIT Choice (9 credits)

      1 item
      1. Select 3 courses from subject CRIT
        Not resolved to a course

      Critical Studies Electives (12-15 credits)

      7 items
      1. Though not representative of all options, students can select from the following subjects:
        Not resolved to a course
      2. ​AHST (Art History), HIST (History)
        Not resolved to a course
      3. AMSL (American Sign Language), FRCH (French), LITT (Literature)
        Not resolved to a course
      4. PHIL (Philosophy), RELI (Religion)
        Not resolved to a course
      5. SCIE (Science)
        Not resolved to a course
      6. ANTH (Anthropology), PSYC (Psychology), SOCI (Sociology)
        Not resolved to a course
      7. Course Types : Critical Studies Elective.
        Not resolved to a course

      General Electives (15 credits)

      1 item
      1. Complete 15 credits. This requirement is satisfied by any undergraduate course that isn’t required by the program.
        Not resolved to a course
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