Lecture, three hours. Course 288A is requisite to 288B. Practical hands-on approach to understanding and implementing producer's role in development of feature film screenplay and negotiating particulars of production process. Through in-class discussions, script analysis, story notes, and select guest speakers, exposure to various entities that comprise feature film development process. Basic introduction to story and exploration of proper technique for evaluating screenplays through writing of coverage. S/U or letter grading.