Boundaries: Are There Content Areas (Language, Sex, Violence) For Which Screenwriting Teachers Should Provide Student Guidelines? How Can We Nurture a "Creative But Safe Space?"

Panel Submission Type: Panel/Research Presentation Session

Abstract

While no teacher wants to act as a censor, where should the "content boundaries" for our classes be? Should we regulate scripts with foul language, excessive violence, and sexual abuse, or just punish them with a low grade? And should our behavior change if a script is merely written for a grade, and not for production? Our panelists discuss their challenging roles as student guides and mentors.

Sub Unit

• Writing

Moderator

• Dennis Patrick Conway, Valdosta State University

Panelists

• Dennis Patrick Conway, Valdosta State University

• Steven Weiss, Colorado State University

• Joe Fortunato, Arizona State University

• Warren Lewis, California State University at Fullerton

• Jason Brown, Valdosta State University