Overview

Learn how to craft compelling stories for the screen. This Screenwriting for Narrative Film course at Robert Gordon University course explores the fundamentals of screenwriting, from concept to formatted script, giving you the tools to develop original ideas, build engaging characters, and master the visual language of film.

Features

Through structured lectures and creative exercises, you’ll explore story structure, character arcs, theme, dialogue, and industry-standard formatting. Students will be introduced to the foundations of story construction, character development, theme, genre, and the critical components of the three-act structure.

Programme Structure

Key topics include:

concept development
loglines and synopses
the beat sheet
visual storytelling
writing subtext and dialogue
formatting standards
rewriting strategies

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Film Studies Creative Writing View 91 other Short Courses in Film Studies in United Kingdom

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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.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Aberdeen

United Kingdom

729 - 1069 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Screenwriting for Narrative Film Robert Gordon University

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