Film Studies: Write a Short Script/Screenplay
In this four week class, student screenwriters/filmmakers will write their own short movie, receive formatting and story feedback, edit, and table read a short screenplay/script. #creative
Angelia Derrick (she/her)
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5.0
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What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Students will need to work on their scripts outside of class.Class Experience
Do you have a cool idea for a short film, but aren't sure what your first step in executing it is? Writing a screenplay can help you cement and clarify your ideas and vision into the movie you want to make. SPECIAL NOTE: Students will NOT film their movie as a part of this class. They are writing the script in the class which will function as a roadmap if they decide to film it on their own. Week 1 - We'll go over the basics of screenplay and shooting script formatting, screenwriting programs to use, and discuss which format is best for their movie/idea (stop motion, live action, animation programs, or video games). The second half of the time will be spent with the students sharing their ideas, getting feedback on how to write/shoot various ideas, and/or starting their script. Week 2 - Students should have half their script written. We will go over their pages and suggestions will be made for any re-writes (content and copy). The second half of the time will be spent with the students sharing their ideas and questions, and rewriting the first half of the script. Week 3 - Students should have completed writing their script. We will go over the second half of their script and suggestions will be made for any re-writes (content and copy). The second half of the time will be spent with the students sharing their ideas and questions, and rewriting the script. Week 4 - Students will share (using screen share in Zoom) their rewritten scripts and we will do a table read of the scripts (all students must have working microphones for the table read). After the table reads, the class will give feedback on any additional changes, additions, subtractions they recommend keeping in mind how the student plans on shooting the movie (stop motion, video game, animation programs, or live action).
Learning Goals
Students will have a usable shooting script so they can make their short film.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Depending on the topics that the students are writing about, we might be discuss sensitive topics in a matter of fact way considering how it would affect the planned viewing audience of their films.
Students will be provided with a list of both free and paid screenwriting programs to write their scripts as well as websites to read screenplays for free.
Supply List
Students will need to use a screenwriting program to write their script. A list of free and paid programs will be made available to the students on the first class if they don't already have one. Students need to already have an idea for a movie before the class starts.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Film/Cinema/Video Studies from California State University, Fullerton
Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Charter Oak State College
Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Arts: Creative Writing
Certificates from Institute of Children's Literature
Certificates from Institute for Writers
Writing young adult fantasy and space opera under the pen name Angelia Almos. Reviews
Live Group Class
$72
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 26 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-6 learners per class
