MSCR 2391 — Introduction to Screenwriting
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureusually offered: fall, springBostonTraditional
Focuses on building an array of skills, tools, and techniques that are required to craft short and feature-length screenplays. Presents an overview of the process to create a story outline using basic screenplay structure, build dimensional characters, write unique and authentic dialogue, and drive thematic action within story. Offers students an opportunity to develop deeper insight about screenwriting by examining media content, screenplays, and other relevant documentation. Culminates in writing and presenting original scenes.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | 1 | 12 | 15 | 80% | 3.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 53% | 7.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 13 | 19 | 68% | 6.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 24% · T 39% · W 36% · Th 0% · F 39%
Common patterns: TF (39% of sections), W (36% of sections), M (24% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Ellen Fontana (100% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Ellen Fontana (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (MSCR course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All MSCR courses · Plan it at numap.app