Introduction to Screenwriting

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Description Introduction to Screenwriting – is a classroom-based beginners’ course for Adults (18+) planning their first screenplay or wanting to improve their screenwriting skills. It will arm you with the concepts and practices you need to be aware of, before diving in. The course runs 10am-4pm, for a maximum of 10 learners. This intensive course focuses on short film, however many of the skills learned are transferable to longer screenplays, and there will be many pointers for those who want to continue their study of feature screenplay writing beyond the scope of this beginners’ course. This Classroom based course will: - Develop your understanding of the basics of the craft and art of screenwriting - Give you everything you need to start writing your first script - Help you to understand “what makes a good script”! - Encourage you to develop a critical self-awareness and an enquiring, analytical and creative approach to your work - Give you a framework to develop your screenwriting practice Who is Introduction to Screenwriting weekend course aimed at? This course is aimed at writers who want to learn the art of screenwriting and filmmakers who want to develop their writing skills (or skills for collaborating with writers). If you haven’t done any creative writing whatsoever (whether amateur or professional), or don’t have any filmmaking skills, then you are unlikely to be able to fully benefit from this course. (See below for what you can do next).