Screenwriting
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Summary
Overview
Behind every great film is a great script. Take away the celebrity names and the special effects and you are left with the seed that started it all, great writing.
Description
In order to be successful as a screenwriter you have to learn how to manage the audience's emotions and create imaginative storytelling. This course is designed to teach you just that. With the help of a tutor you will learn all the techniques behind creating a good structure for your story, finding the right genre for you and the secrets behind good screen dialogue.
So if you are passionate about writing and you dream about having your name in the credits, then start your journey today!
Course Syllabus
1: Introduction
2: Starting out
3: Ideas
4: Developing techniques
5: Characters
6: Structure
7. Structure cont.
8: Managing emotions
9: Composition
10: Dialogue
11: Rewriting
12: The end result
13: Adaptations
14: The industry and taking it further
Module sample
Introduction
Learn about what makes screenwriting so unique and also, about the different techniques that apply to it. Discover how to get your script in front of the right people and how to stand out.
In the words of Alfred Hitchcock :'' To make a great movie you need just three things: a great script, a great script and a great script.''
Starting out
Writing is indeed like a muscle, it needs to be exercised every day. This module helps you set your writing routine, as well as introducing you to techniques related to screenwriting that you need to implement from the beginning. You will learn how to develop your visual language in order to bring your script to life.
The end result
Now that your script is ''finished'' learn about how to create your perfect portfolio, about the mysteries behind copyright as well as the role of agents and how to get the most of having one.
This module brings you one step closer towards achieving those dreams.
Key features
> 24/7 access for 3 months
> extension availability
> certificate upon successful completion
> Tutor Support Team Monday - Friday
> Live Chat feature
Requirements
> Internet connection
> Basic computer skills
> Knowledge on using the Internet
> Under age 16 - parental approval needed
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