FOUNDATIONS OF SCREENWRITING | VIRTUAL (4/9 - 5/29)
FOUNDATIONS OF SCREENWRITING | VIRTUAL (4/9 - 5/29)
All great films start with a blank page. Through screenings, readings, discussion, and critiques you will learn the principles of formatting, character development, dialog, structure, narrative progression, and even what to do with your finished screenplay!
Course Length: 8 weeks
Times: Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 PM Central
Location: Online; Zoom
Instructor: Paul Peditto
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This class will be held online via Zoom on Tuesdays, April 9 to May 29, from 6:30 – 9:30PM Central.
Want to translate your idea into a feature or short film? This course is designed to introduce beginning writers to the fundamentals of writing a screenplay. Through screenings, readings, discussion, and critiques, students will engage with character development, dialogue, structure, narrative progression, and what to do with a finished screenplay. Students should use this course as a springboard towards generating the first draft of a feature-length screenplay or completing a short film script.
Technical requirements: Students can access the course via a computer or smartphone. While access to a webcam or phone camera is preferable, only audio and the ability to view video are required. Students will need to install the Zoom app on their computer or smartphone, but no account is required.
Class Materials: All class materials are included and will be emailed to registered students.
Course taught by Paul Peditto
“I am absolutely blown away by the fact that in my very FIRST screenplay writing class ever, I was able to complete act 1 and am moving forward. I am beyond thrilled that I was able to learn format, and I never expected to come out of class with a screenplay started, and in proper format!”
