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Overview
What you will study
- Throughout the Screenwriting - First Steps course offered by City St George's, University of London , you will analyse filmscripts and clips across a range of genres and be given practical exercises to test your knowledge. You will prepare a pitch for a script idea and write and present a 1,200- 1,500 script treatment and a sample script.
- The main focus is on screenwriting for the UK market but the US and European markets are also explored.
- City’s Scriptwriting evening course is taught by a prize winning screenwriter and film director, with the experience to mentor you for a successful career in the filmmaking industry.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Learning to write visually
- Analysing and learning screenplay structure
- Creating memorable characters
- Film treatment - what is it?
- Creatine standout dialogue
- Writing powerful scenes
- Building strong but surprising narrative
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Creative Writing View 67 other Short Courses in Creative Writing in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic 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
- We do not ask for any formal qualifications to enrol on the Screenwriting short course but if would be beneficial to have some knowledge of filmmaking or a keen interest in film.
- You should be proficient in written and spoken English.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents495 GBP / full≈ 495 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents495 GBP / full≈ 495 GBP / full
Funding
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