SCRIPTWRITING (4 SCU)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: explain basic storyline structures: three-act, turning point, twist, sub-plot, flashback, etc; discuss story structures in screenplays; explain and apply the basic technique of character development; distinguish tension in stories; demonstrate the ability to write film premise, synopsis and treatment; demonstrate the ability to write a short film script with three acts structure.

Topics:

1. Introduction to Scriptwriting & Brief;
2. Elements of Scriptwriting & Visualizazing The Internal;
3. Creating and Building a Character;
4. Objective, Conflict & Obstacle;
5. Story Structure;
6. Ending and Beginning;
7. Plot Points;
8. Scene & Sequence;
9. Action Line & Dialogue;
10. Revising the Screenplay & Writing 2nd Draft;
11. Theme, Statement, & Logline;
12. Writing The 1st Draft;
13. Formatting The Screenplay.