2884 - Screenwriting III

Course Description

Dig into that screenplay in your drawer by writing new drafts, asking tough questions about story, people, dialogue and settings. This course will help intermediate-level screenwriters move to the next level. Work with an eye to potential markets, imagining who might buy the script, who might read it, and who might be inspired by it. Fight for cohesion, coherence and that thing most of us seek from our movie: a reminder of our own humanity. Sessions are workshop-based, with original presentations acting as the pedagogical spine. The course demands a high-level of participation and self-initiation within a context of regular production, submission, feedback and revision. Students will actively research and explore potential markets for their scripts as part of the course work.

Notes: If your project is a short, a doc or some other script-driven project, please let instructor know so that the class can be adjusted where necessary to accommodate.

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

• Creative Writing : Elective Courses