Screenwriting is a specialized craft with its own set of dramatic writing principles. In this 7-week class with screenwriter and playwright Daniel Talbott, you will learn the ways that film allows writers to tell stories in an infinite range of styles, from special effects-charged blockbusters to the intimate indie projects.
This class might be for you if you:
- Are a playwright who wants the tools to transition from stage to screen.
- Need a stronger grasp of the components of this form and want to start writing.
In this class you will:
- Discuss the elements of a film script, particularly focusing on structure, form, and language.
- Apply the concepts of character development, visual storytelling, theme, plot, and dialogue to your own original film script.
- Develop and discuss new stories as well as screenplays-in-progress, with assignments and feedback tailored to the needs of your project.
- Explore techniques for maintaining that inspiration as you work through the challenges of this form.
By the end of this class you will have:
- A broad understanding of the components of screenwriting.
- A strong full or partial first draft of your film and the tools to continue writing and developing your work.
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.