SSW 501Film Theory3
- Subject
- SSW
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.regent.edu
Regent University · Courses
SSW
30 courses with the subject SSW, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
SSW 502Writing Tools1
- Subject
- SSW
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.regent.edu
SSW 503Screenplay as Art Form3
- Subject
- SSW
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.regent.edu
SSW 510Plot Structure3
- Subject
- SSW
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.regent.edu
SSW 511Playwriting3
- Subject
- SSW
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.regent.edu
SSW 512Writing the short Film3
- Subject
- SSW
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.regent.edu
SSW 513Elements of Visual Storytelling3
Additional Requirements (22 credits) 3 credits from
- Subject
- SSW
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.regent.edu
SSW 514Writing the Episodic Drama3
- Subject
- SSW
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.regent.edu
SSW 515Plot Structure3
- Subject
- SSW
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.regent.edu
SSW 516Character Development3
- Subject
- SSW
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.regent.edu
SSW 517Comedy Writing 93)
College of Arts & Sciences / School of Communication & the Arts Page 120
- Subject
- SSW
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.regent.edu
SSW 522Film Production for Writers (3) Acting, composition and production survey for writers. Geared to
understanding how the camera sees and what an editor needs. Students will write, direct, shoot, and edit a short film and participate in performance exercises so as to understand the actor’s process. SSW 528 Pitching Scripts (3) Workshop offering future filmmakers practical experience in the creation, preparation and delivery of the three basic length movie pitches to potential “buyers.” Students will become competent in advanced elements of human communication with specific focus on speaking “publicly” to small and medium groups of people SSW 590 Independent Study (1-3) Affords the student an opportunity for specialized research or project in an area of interest. SSW 595 Internship (1-3) Gives the student an opportunity to apply classroom learning to professional work situations. Pass/No Pass. SSW 596 Directed Project (3) Degree candidates complete a media project as appropriate to their degree plans. May be repeated for up to six credits. Must be completed in last semester of study. SSW 601 Character and Psychology (3) The most influential theories of personality as applied to character development and arc of transformation. Geared to understanding how people change, developmental stages, and the effects of trauma. SSW 610 Writing Dramatic Dialogue (3) Writing dialogue for a variety of character types and genres. Students will produce a series of scenes according to many different requirements – scenes for an ensemble, voice over scenes, scenes with character speeches, stylized dialogue, and period dialogue. SSW 612 Feature Film Scriptwriting (3) Builds upon the skills of SSW 513. Skills course that guides from the idea through treatment and step-outline to a finished first draft and the marketing of both the script and the writer. Special consideration given to format, story narration and dialogue polishing. SSW 614 Topics in Screenwriting (3) Various topics involving the writing of scripts for the screen, stage, or other media. Topics will be based on the strengths and interests of the instructor. Topics include, but are not limited to, narrative adaptation, genre writing, and writing for the Internet. May be repeated when topics vary.
- Subject
- SSW
- Type
- course
- Repeatable
- May be repeated for up to six credits.
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.regent.edu
SSW 528Pitching Scripts3
- Subject
- SSW
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.regent.edu
SSW 596Directed Project (minimum)3
- Subject
- SSW
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.regent.edu
SSW 597Comprehensive Exam1
- Subject
- SSW
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.regent.edu
SSW 598Portfolio (minimum)2
- Subject
- SSW
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.regent.edu
SSW 599Thesis (minimum)2
In addition to the M.A. in Film-Television above, the department offers the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Film-Television with concentrations in directing, producing and script & screenwriting. The MFA is a terminal degree that places more emphasis on skills and performance than on original research. Production facilities are made available to all film-television students. The department is committed to providing ample equipment and facilities for student use as well as an outstanding production experience. Each year the department funds a number of student-led films that have a pro-social theme or redemptive message. Students are welcome to self-fund other projects of their own interest that reflect the mission and vision of the School. The resources of the Department of Film-Television include a fully equipped television studio, a film sound stage, non-linear editing suites, an animation lab and fully digital audio post-production facilities. All film-television students are required to complete the film-television equipment workshop, CTV 502. This course is required before students will be permitted to check out Regent owned equipment for media projects. This course covers video camera, grip/electric, sound basics, laptop proficiency, set operations and film camera. MFA in Film-Television with a concentration in Directing (Concentration delivered entirely face-to-face.) The MFA in CTV degree with a concentration in Directing is based on the unique nature of Regent University and its mission. Each student accepted into the MFA Directing concentration will be challenged to grow academically, professionally and spiritually. Academically, the concentration is devoted to applying current knowledge, research and skills in Film-Television to train directors for film, television and converged media. Specific areas within the directing focus are determined by the strengths of current faculty. The concentration is administered and shaped to help students integrate their Christian faith with their chosen media of expression. The program of study requires students to complete a minimum of 44 credit hours of coursework, workshops, practica and a portfolio.
- Subject
- SSW
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.regent.edu
SSW 601Character and Psychology3
- Subject
- SSW
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.regent.edu
SSW 610Writing Dramatic Dialogue3
- Subject
- SSW
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.regent.edu
SSW 612Feature Film Screenwriting3
- Subject
- SSW
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.regent.edu
SSW 614Topics in Screenwriting3
- Subject
- SSW
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.regent.edu
SSW 620Theme, Imagery, and Spectacle (3) A consideration of theme as the heart of the cinematic art form
Distinguishing good from great themes in movies. How to create potent lyrical images. Understanding the correct role of spectacle in entertainment.. SSW 630 Screenwriting as Vocation (3) Personal preparation for life as a visual story writer. Includes creation of a personal credo and productivity profile. Discovering the writer’s voice. Understanding the demands of beauty and the specific spiritual and ethical challenges of an entertainment industry career.
- Subject
- SSW
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.regent.edu
SSW 630Screenwriting as Vocation3
Portfolio Sequence (6 credit minimum)
- Subject
- SSW
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.regent.edu
SSW 631Screenwriting for Producers3
Students must also choose one of the following courses:
- Subject
- SSW
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.regent.edu
SSW 640Writing for Children3
- Subject
- SSW
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.regent.edu
SSW 641Writing for Digital Media3
Electives (6 credits) Select any two courses:
- Subject
- SSW
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.regent.edu
SSW 680MFA Practicum2-6
- Subject
- SSW
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 6
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.regent.edu
SSW 692Pedagogy for Cinema Teachers3
Electives (6 credits)
- Subject
- SSW
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.regent.edu
SSW 698MFA Portfolio (minimum)3
- Subject
- SSW
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.regent.edu
SSW 700Breaking the Story3
Electives (6 credits minimum)
- Subject
- SSW
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.regent.edu
Source: Regent University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59