Screenwriting: Getting Started
Course
Description
The thought of a completed screenplay is exciting, but getting started can feel overwhelming. In this course, you’ll focus on each essential element to simplify the process. You’ll explore characters, conflict, dialogue, and structure, and learn how to weave them together to begin creating a narrative. In an uplifting writers’ room setting, you’ll workshop your idea with peers and your instructor, develop a polished first act of a screenplay, and gain the confidence to keep writing.
Course at a glance
Course code: CEJN 136
Format: Online
Duration: 30 hours
Language: English
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Key takeaways
- Understand story structure and the essentials of screenwriting
- Identify the core elements of a script, such as characters and dialogue
- Build a clear rollout for your script from beginning to resolution
- Understand how to pitch and present your work
- Write a complete first act
Student information
Upcoming date(s)
Term
Section
mode
Fees
April 6 – June 8, 2027
Tu 18:00 – 21:00
Spring
1
Online
$985
Term
Spring
Section
1
mode
Online
Fees
$985