Screenwriting and Screenplay
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Are you looking to improve your current abilities or make a career move? Our unique Screenwriting and Screenplay Training Course might help you get there! Expand your expertise with high-quality training - study the Screenwriting and Screenplay Training and get an expertly designed, great value training experience. Learn from industry professionals and quickly equip yourself with the specific knowledge and skills you need to excel in your chosen career through this online training course.
This course is CPD accredited, and this program allows you to get trained at your own pace and get accredited in just 6 hours. This course is designed for both part-time and full-time students.
Tons of learners around the UK have taken this course to boost their knowledge and skill to work in the related field. This course is developed by industry experts and packed with several insightful modules to give you a proper understanding of this topic and accelerate your career.
Expert tutor support and 24/7 customer support are what you’re going to get with this premium quality course. You will get help and answers to all your queries throughout the comprehensive syllabus of this training.
Anyone can easily verify your skill by checking the validity of your certificate from our dedicated website.
Key Topics to Be Covered
- How to find motivation and ideas
- Structure and format of screenwriting
- character building and dialogue
- How to conduct research and development for screenwriting
- Screenwriting and the British Film industry explained
- How much UK screenwriters earn explained
Learning Outcomes
- Learn how to turn ideas into a screenplay
- Ability to find motivation and ideas for screenwriting
- Understand the importance of research and development in screenwriting
- Learn techniques to structure and format screenwriting
- Learn step by step techniques to polish your screenplay
- Develop an in-depth understanding of the British film industry and screenwriting
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Description
This Screenwriting and Screenplay Training is designed by industry experts and will give you a thorough understanding of that industry. Our courses are designed with easy to understand modules that break down each topic and gives our learners proper training on the subject.
If you want to work in this sector and stand out from the rest of the competition, then our training course is the perfect place to start.
We guarantee that you will gain relevant skill and will gain tremendous knowledge of Screenwriting and Screenplay. And the skillset that you achieve after completing the course will help you greatly in procuring a job in the relevant field.
Enjoy a pleasant learning experience with the Academy for Health & Fitness. Enrol in our Course Today!
Skills You Will Gain
- Excellent ability to write a compelling screenplay
- Ability to structure and format screenwriting
- Ability to market screenwriting ideas successfully
- Develop skills to turn ideas into a screenplay
- Excellent ability to create compelling characters and dialogue
Why should you choose the Screenwriting and Screenplay Training course with Academy for Health & Fitness?
- Opportunity to earn a certificate accredited by CPD after completing this training course
- Student ID card with amazing discounts — completely for FREE! (£10 postal charges will be applicable for international delivery)
- Globally accepted standard structured lesson planning
- Innovative and engaging contents and activities
- Assessments that measure higher-level thinking and skills
- Complete the training program in your own time, at your own pace
- Each of our students gets full 24/7 tutor support
Course Curriculum:
Module 1: Introduction to Screenwriting
- Backstory
- Cinematic Vs. Televisual
- On The Road
Module 2: Motivation & Ideas
- Motivation
- Finding Your Voice
- Art vs Craft
- Discipline
- Routine
- For Whom Do You Write?
- Script Readers
- Ideas
- The Value of Ideas
- Inspiration
- Generating Ideas
- Capturing Ideas
- Ideas & Marketing
Module 3: Research & Development
- Research Never Stops
- Know Your Market
- Research Tools
- The Language Barrier
- Development
- Developing Your Research
- Premise
- High Concept & Low Concept
- Pre-writing
Module 4: Genre
- The Importance of Genre
- Familiar Genres
- Genre Evolution
- Conventions & Motifs
- Using Genre
- Five Genre-Defining Movies
Module 5: Story & Plot
- Understanding Story & Plot
- Story, Character, Incident, Structure
- Theme
- Conflict & Tension
- Building & Releasing Tension
- Reversing Expectation
- Ellipsis
- Screen Time & Narrative Time
- Start at the End
- Great Scenes
- Plot
- Sub-Plots
- Exposition
- Five Great Plots to Study
Module 6: Character & Dialogue
- The Puppet Master
- Giving Characters Life
- Protagonist & Antagonist
- Example: Quiz Show
- Goal-Driven Protagonist
- Passive Protagonist
- Insiders
- Outsiders
- Example: Made In Heaven
- Empathy & Sympathy
- Credibility
- Fears and Ghost
- Plural- & Multiprotagonists
- Protagonist & Structure
- Antagonist
- Character Intros
- Character Traits & Accessories
- Dialogue
- First Things Last
- Less Is More
- No Conversation
- Do & Don’ts
Module 7: Structure & Format
- Structure
- Art-Film Narrative
- Three-Act Structure
- Act I: Set-Up/Situation/Establishment
- Act II: Complication/Development/Plot
- Act III: Climax & Resolution/Conclusion
- Utilising Structure
- Scenes & Sequences
- Format
- Screenplay Format
- Expectations
- Title Page
- Layout
Module 8: Synopses, Outlines & Treatments
- Problems of Semantics
- Synopses
- Outlines
- Treatments
Module 9: Drafts
- First Draft
- Counterfeit
- Copyright
- Rewriting
- Second Opinions
- Final Polish
Module 10: Marketing
- Selling Yourself
- UK & US Markets
- Approaching the Business: Agents
- Other Business
- Pitching
- Deals
- Best Wishes
Module 11: Troubleshooting
- Self-Diagnosis
- Script Appraisals
- Ten Common Problems
- Ten Handy Hints
- Five Common Problems
- Troubleshooting 10-Point Checklist
Module 12: Glossary
- Section: Screenwriting in the UK
Module 13: Screenwriting and the British Film Industry
- British Film Industry – A Writer’s View
- Key Relationships
- Agent
- Director
- Producer
- Working Together
- In Development
Module 14: Agreements
- Existing Agreements
- Definitions
- Business Terms
- Writing Terms
- Screen Credit Arbitration
- Other Disputes
- New Media
- Comparison of New Media Agreements
- Joint Venture Agreement
Module 15: How Much Do UK Screenwriters Earn?
- Components of a Deal
- UK Film Pay
- The Bbc
- ITV
Module 16: Greatest British Screenwriters of All Time
- Bruce Robinson
- Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger
- Jane Goldman
- Peter Morgan
- Christopher Nolan (& Jonathan Nolan)
- Mike Leigh
- Julian Fellowes
- Tom Stoppard
- Richard Curtis
- Dennis Potter (1935-1994)
Assessment Process
Once you have completed all the modules, your skills and knowledge will be tested with an automated multiple-choice assessment, after which you will receive instant results.
Show off Your New Skills: Get a Certification of Completion
The learners have to successfully complete the assessment of this course to achieve the CPD accredited certificate. Digital certificates can be ordered for only £10. The learner can purchase printed hard copies inside the UK for £29, and international students can purchase printed hard copies for £39.
Who is this course for?
Who is this course for?
This Course is ideal for
- People looking to develop their understanding and expertise in Screenwriting and Screenplay
- People aspiring to work as a professional creative writer
- Anyone looking to learn a new skill or acquire some knowledge
Is This Screenwriting and Screenplay Training Course Right for You?
This Training course is ideal for anyone who’s interested in screenwriting and wants to learn more about it. This Training will help you get a strong understanding of the core concepts and will allow you to gain in-depth knowledge of the subject matter.
This course is suitable for everyone. There are no specific entry requirements and you can access the course materials from anywhere in the world.
Requirements
There are no previous knowledge requirements for the Screenwriting and Screenplay program; this is open to anyone! Any learning enthusiast from anywhere in the world can enrol in this course without any hesitation.
All students must have a passion for learning and literacy, as well as being over the age of 16.
Browse this course 100% online from any internet device, including your computer, tablet or smartphone. Study at your own pace and earn an industry-recognised skillset with this Screenwriting and Screenplay course.
Career path
This course will help you to kickstart or take your career in the screenwriting sector to the next level. It will help you achieve a position of respect and dignity and you will be able to get ahead of the competition. The Training certificate will add significant weight to your CV and will help you in procuring jobs in the relevant sector.
Questions and answers
Are there recorded teaching videos or just stuff to read?
Answer:Hi Eki, Thank you very much for your query. The course is designed by Video-based Learning Modules with voice over. Thanks
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