Schools of Public Engagement
Screenwriting 1: The First Act
NSRW 0381
1013741
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Course Description
This course for the beginning screenwriter guides students through the process of executing a detailed step outline and drafting a first act.Learner Outcomes
- In the first half of the class, focus is on further developing their story, articulating the dramatic idea, considering plot, structure, character, and action and translating that into a working outline.
- The second half of class is directed towards understanding the essential dramatic elements of a feature film set-up including the establishment of tone, theme, world, character, inciting incident, tension, and stakes.
Additional Information
- Workshop-style class with students reading one another’s work and providing both written critique and focused and constructive feedback.
- Students’ writing craft and technique is refined.
Prerequisites
Script Analysis (NSRW 0280).Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Screenwriting Certificate : Required Courses
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