Overview
The Screenwriting - An Introduction (online) programme is offered by The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. You will be working in a virtual group on Zoom with one of our experienced online tutors.
Outcomes
By the end of the course you will have the tools you need to continue on your screenwriting journey and have a well developed draft of a short film. You will also be introduced to the skills involved in redrafting your script and working with notes.
Programme Structure
Course content:
- Writing for a visual medium
- Finding your idea
- Developing compelling characters
- Creating dramatic action
- Understanding the tenets of structure
- Finding and nurturing your voice as a writer
- Story and character outlines/basic treatments
- Getting your work out into the industry
Audience
- Anyone that is interested in gaining a practical understanding of the screenwriting process
- Actors who want to make a short film as a showcase
- Novice playwrights who would like to develop their screenwriting skills
- Complete beginners who have an idea and want to find the most effective way to bring it to fruition
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
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Delivered
Disciplines
Film Studies Creative Writing Drama View 25 other Short Courses in Drama in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
The minimum age is 18 on the first day of the course. There is no upper age limit.
Who is this course suitable for?
- Anyone that is interested in gaining a practical understanding of the screenwriting process
- Actors who want to make a short film as a showcase
- Novice playwrights who would like to develop their screenwriting skills
- Complete beginners who have an idea and want to find the most effective way to bring it to fruition
Tuition Fee
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International
315 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 315 GBP for the full programme during 2 months. -
National
315 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 315 GBP for the full programme during 2 months.