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INTRODUCTION TO SCREENWRITING

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Ready to turn ideas into scripts? This in-person workshop covers the essentials of screenwriting, guiding students from idea to finished short script. Ideal for beginners and writers refreshing their skills, the course offers a supportive, hands-on approach to writing.

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Students will:

• Learn how stories are structured

• Break down films and screenplays

• Overcome creative blocks & develop a writing routine

• Give and receive constructive feedback

 

Introduction to Screenwriting meets in person on Saturdays 10 AM - 2 PM.

The cost of this hands-on course is $450.

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SCHEDULE

Saturday, January 17 – Topic: How are compelling stories created?

• Free write (10 min) – Warm-up

• Film: TBD

• Discussion: Breakdown of hero’s journey and three-act structure.

 

Saturday, January 24 – Topic: How are rich characters developed?

• Free write (10 min) – Warm-up

• Film: Shorts Showcase TBD

• Discussion: Analyze the characters’ motivations, journey, and arc.

• Free write (20 min) – Brainstorm story ideas.

 

Saturday, January 31 – Topic: Develop story ideas.

• Free write (10 min) – Warm-up/continue brainstorming story ideas.

• Film: Shorts Showcase TBD

• Free write: Rough draft of short screenplay (30 min)

• Discussion: Questions/Progress

 

Saturday, February 7 – Topic: Structure/outline story ideas.

• Free write (10 min) – Warm-up

• Copyright, WGA registration, and screenplay software options.

• Free write (30-45 min) – Apply hero’s journey to organize rough draft.

• Discussion: Film clips TBD

 

Saturday, February 14 – Topic: How to give (and receive) peer screenplay notes productively.

• Free write (10 min) – Warm-up

• Screenplays due.

• Film: TBD

• Discussion: Analyze and critique film by practicing “sandwich” method.

 

Saturday, February 21 – Topic: Begin peer feedback of screenplays.

• Free write (10 min) – Warm-up

• Discussion: Roundtable evaluation of screenplays.

 

Saturday, February 28 – Topic: Conclude peer feedback of screenplays.

• Free write (10 min) – Warm-up

• Discussion: Roundtable evaluation of screenplays.

• Wrap-up: Course Evaluation/Survey

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