Plans for next Semester



Nicholas Meyer
FST 201
Blog: Plans for Next Semester



Next Semester

As of now, I am currently signed up to have a 15-hour work week with various classes ranging from gen eds, to just general interests. Unfortunately, due to my late signup date, I was only able to sign up for one film class, being Screenwriting with Professor Monahan. I'm still working to try and get into more film classes, however, I'm very happy I was able to get into a screenwriting class as that is what I am most interested in doing. Outside of class, I will continue with my work on TealTv's Sea series, as I have found it to be very enjoyable as well as beneficial to my talents. Outside of school, I am currently writing a short film that I would like to shoot, edit, and finish before the end of next semester's time.  It's not an overly ambitious or large production, so I am confident I will be able to finish it and add the experience to my resume.

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