Screenwriting Camp: Learn How to Write a Screenplay!
In this 3 week course, students will learn the basics of screenwriting and will begin writing the first act of a three-act screenplay.
Mr. Conway - Certified Teacher: ELA, ESL, & TESOL
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(114)
What's included
6 live meetings
6 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will be expected to begin working on their own screenplay after the second class and will be expected to read other students' written pages so that we can discuss them at the next class meeting. Students will be asked to watch films and/or do small readings throughout the course.Assessment
Students will share their written pages with Mr. Conway and students in the class. We will work as a group to help all students produce their best work.Class Experience
Could your child be the next Academy Award-winning screenwriter? Intro to Screenwriting will cover screenwriting basics, including story structure, necessary components, and proper formatting. What makes a great hook? What must be accomplished in Act I, Act II, and Act III? How do I make dialogue believable? Students will watch clips, compare them to excerpts from screenplays, and learn how to outline and "break-down" a film's structure. Furthermore, they will learn how to operate a free screenwriting word processor so they do not have to use a clunky template in Microsoft Word! Students will begin writing their own screenplay in this course. Students will be expected to show up to class ready to talk about their ideas, share some of their pages, read other students' work, and discuss their classmate's ideas with empathy and respect. Week 1: - Intro to Screenwriting Format Part 1 - Beginning to Write, Constructive Criticism, & Student Work Roundtable Week 2: - Film Responses & Student Work Roundtable
Learning Goals
Students will gain an understanding of the art of screenwriting, including story structure, necessary components, and proper formatting.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will be expected to watch movies, read articles, and read other student work throughout the course. Most movies will be PG, but some may explore mature topics. Parent communication will be encouraged throughout the course. Please contact Mr. Conway with any concerns.
For example, we will be discussing Back to the Future in the first week, which is PG but explores some themes that may not be appropriate for younger students.
Supply List
Materials will be distributed throughout the course. Students will be required to use a free screenwriting word processing program. I will provide links to free screenwriting programs and assist in signing up for the program if need be.
Language of Instruction
English
Joined September, 2020
4.9
114reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
I have an MFA in Screenwriting and a BA in professional writing. I am also currently enrolled in Tarleton State University's Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate program. Reviews
Live Group Class
$175
for 6 classes3x per week, 2 weeks
60 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-16
3-6 learners per class
