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Screenwriting & Scriptwriting
Thames College

Level 5 QLS Endorsed Course | Voiceover & Visual Elements Included | Free PDF Certificate | Instant Access

Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
19 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
1 year
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
150 CPD hours / points
CPD What's this?
Achievement
Endorsed by The Quality Licence Scheme
Certificates
  • CPD Accredited PDF Certificate - Free
  • CPD Accredited Hardcopy Certificate - £8.99
  • QLS Hardcopy Certificate - £139
Assessment details
  • Assignment For QLS Endorsed Certificate (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

Screenwriting is a highly creative and structured process that plays a crucial role in the film and television industry. This course introduces learners to the world of screenwriting, providing them with the necessary skills and knowledge to craft compelling scripts for the screen. From generating ideas to developing characters, plot structures, and dialogue, the course explores the entire screenwriting journey. Learners will gain a solid foundation in the various genres of screenwriting, allowing them to adapt their style to different types of films and television shows.

In addition to the creative aspects, the course also covers practical topics such as researching and developing ideas, understanding screenwriting formats, and marketing scripts. Learners will gain insight into how the British film industry works, the role of screenwriters within that industry, and the business side of screenwriting, including contracts and agreements. By the end of this course, students will be able to craft a well-structured screenplay, ready to be pitched or submitted to production companies, as well as navigate the world of screenwriting professionally.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Learn how to generate, develop, and research screenwriting ideas.
  • Understand the key components of story, plot, character, and dialogue.
  • Gain knowledge of screenwriting structure, format, and techniques.
  • Explore the British film industry and the role of a screenwriter within it.
  • Learn how to market your scripts and understand the financial aspects of screenwriting.

Achievement

Certificates

CPD Accredited PDF Certificate

Digital certificate - Included

CPD Accredited Hardcopy Certificate

Hard copy certificate - £8.99

QLS Hardcopy Certificate

Hard copy certificate - £139

Upon successful completion of the course, you can order an original hardcopy certificate of achievement endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. The certificate will be home-delivered, with a pricing scheme of —

  • 139 GBP within UK
  • 149 GBP for International Delivery (Postal Fees Included)

Assessment details

Assignment For QLS Endorsed Certificate

Included in course price

CPD

150 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Description

Course Curriculum

  • Module 01: Introduction to Screenwriting
  • Module 02: Motivation & Ideas
  • Module 03: Research & Development
  • Module 04: Genre
  • Module 05: Story & Plot
  • Module 06: Character & Dialogue
  • Module 07: Structure & Format
  • Module 08: Synopses, Outlines & Treatments
  • Module 09: Drafts
  • Module 10: Marketing
  • Module 11: Troubleshooting
  • Module 12: Glossary
  • Module 13: Screenwriting and British Film Industry
  • Module 14: Agreements
  • Module 15: How Much Do UK Screenwriters Earn?
  • Module 16: Greatest British Screenwriters of All Time

Please Note: Thames College is a One Education approved resale partner for Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed courses.

Who is this course for?

Those who want to strengthen their professional skills while training for the desired job should take advantage of the training!

Requirements

This course is accessible to anyone with an eagerness to learn. All you require is —

  • A smart device with a stable internet connection
  • A keen interest in the topic
  • And being over the age of 16.

Career path

  • Screenwriter (£30,000–£100,000+)
  • Script Editor (£28,000–£45,000)
  • Story Developer (£35,000–£55,000)
  • Television Writer (£35,000–£80,000)
  • Film Treatment Writer (£30,000–£50,000)
  • Copywriter for Media Agencies (£25,000–£45,000)
  • Playwright for Stage (£20,000–£60,000)

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Legal information

This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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