Intro to Screenwriting is a two-day weekend course for anyone who wants to understand how screen stories work and how to start writing them. You will learn the fundamentals of story, structure, character and genre through practical workshops, writing exercises and guided discussion.
Intro to Screenwriting is designed to improve your understanding of:
Intro to Screenwriting is a fully immersive course. Students can expect to explore the world of screenwriting through lectures and workshops
The following list is an overview of the topics and themes covered in Intro to Screenwriting.
Students explore why stories are important and how they connect to the human experience by looking at the origin of storytelling, including the influence of myths, fairy tales and literature on modern-day screen stories
Students will explore the basic principles of storytelling for the screen, analysing what makes ideas compelling, characters memorable and stories meaningful.
Students will examine screenwriting conventions and understand how to format your script in a clear and professional manner
