$40
for 4 classes
Introduction to Screenwriting
Completed by 7 learners
Ages 15-18
Live Group Class
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(1 reviews)
Live video meetings
2x per week, 2 weeks
2-12 learners per class
55 min
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Over the course of two weeks, students will learn how to write for short films. Topics include: -building complex characters -screenplay format -story structure -how to create drama and suspense -how to critique -how to receive criticism -how to write diverse dialogue -world building -the value of table reads -how to pitch a story -archetypes The class will mainly be taught through lecture. Students will share their scripts with the class, and give feedback to each other. Students will be expected to converse respectfully, and be sensitive to diverse viewpoints. We will also view and discuss short films, in order to learn from the work of others. This course is intended for students with little or no screenwriting knowledge.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to develop human characters, the function of relationships in storytelling, the three act structure, and how to create suspense. Students will learn to write in screenplay format on Celtx.com, a free website which includes industry standard script format.
Writing is a very vulnerable process. I want students to be sensitive to this, but also learn how to take criticism. Both skills are vital in this industry. Students will learn how to pitch their ideas.
This class should teach students to watch films differently. They should begin to analyze plot and characters.Other Details
Parental Guidance
Course includes short films which include profanity. Student scripts reviewed in class may include profanity.
Supply List
Students are encouraged to take notes during lecture. They will need to create create a free account on Celtx in order to complete the homework assignments. I will go over the website during the first class.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
I'm a college student sharing the best I've learned from my 9 years of film classes with the high school students behind me in my Introduction to Screenwriting course. After being exposed to several approaches to storytelling, I am proficient in story structure and developing complex characters. I believe storytelling, especially film, provides significant opportunities for the storyteller and the audience. Becoming proficient in storytelling allows us to express ourselves more effectively. Understanding storytelling structure provides the tools to identify the message being presented to the audience.Reviews
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