An Introduction to Screenwriting
This online course explores the key concepts and fundamental principles involved in the process of screenwriting.
Who is the course for?
There are no formal requirements for this course, just an interest in screenwriting.
What topics will you cover?
Basic characteristics of screen story
Development of a basic storyline
Story structures including The Three Act Structure and alternate story structures
Characters and developing character outlines
The construction of scenes including the role of dialogue and character voice
The workflow for writing a first draft of feature film screenplay
The process for screenplay formatting
Writing – and finishing – a first draft