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Overview
Screenplays form the starting point for most dramatic films, the essential work from which all other filmmaking flows. All of the tender romance, terrifying action and memorable lines begin at the screenwriter’s desk. This free online course will introduce you to the basic elements and key concepts behind a professional screenplay.
The University of East Anglia’s School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing have built this course with instructors and recent alumni from their famed course in Creative Writing.
By the end of the An Introduction to Screenwriting course from University of East Anglia by FutureLearn , you'll be able to:
- Explore key issues in the practice of creating screenplays
- Explain the basic principles of the screenwriting process
- Identify the essentials of the screenplay format
- Discuss the construction of a professional script
- Design a story 'pitch'
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
What topics will you cover?Basic characteristics of screen story
Development of a basic storyline
Story structures including The Three Act Structure and alternate story structures
Characters and developing character outlines
The construction of scenes including the role of dialogue and character voice
The workflow for writing a first draft of feature film screenplay
The process for screenplay formatting
Writing – and finishing – a first draft
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Visit programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Part-time
- 14 days
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Film Studies Creative Writing View 55 other Short Courses in Film Studies in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- There are no formal requirements for this course, just an interest in screenwriting.
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International
109 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 109 USD for the full programme during 14 days. -
National
109 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 109 USD for the full programme during 14 days.
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