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Course Description

This course is the first step in the screenwriting stream of the Certificate in Creative Writing. Whether you've already started a screenplay or you're developing a story for film, you'll learn the key elements of screenwriting, including story, character, plot, scene, structure and dialogue. This engaging course also includes screenings and writing exercises.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the essential elements of screenwriting.
  • Know how to analyze screenplay structure.
  • Format a script for a short film.

This course may be applied towards the SCS Certificate(s) in

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Type
Online with Real Time Meetings
Days
W
Time
6:30PM to 9:00PM
Dates
May 06, 2026 to Jun 24, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
20.0
Delivery Options
ON-LINE  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $699.00 Click here to get more information
Instructors

Section Notes

You will receive login information for your online classroom, Quercus (UofT Learning Management Engine) via email.

Go here for information on when you will receive your access information.

  • This course has a webinar component.
  • Webinars will be held on Wednesdays, 6:30PM - 9:00PM.

For technical requirements, please go here.

Section Schedule
Date and Time TBA
Campus
  • St. George Campus
Delivery Options
IN-CLASS  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $699.00 Click here to get more information

Section Notes

This in-class course uses Quercus (UofT Learning Management Engine) to post course materials.

Go here for information on when you will receive your access information.

For technical requirements, please go here.

Section Schedule
Date and Time TBA
Delivery Options
ON-LINE  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $699.00 Click here to get more information

Section Notes

You will receive login information for your online classroom, Quercus (UofT Learning Management Engine) via email.

Go here for information on when you will receive your access information.

Webinar dates are not yet posted, please refer back to the website two weeks prior to the start of your course.

For technical requirements, please go here.

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