Scriptwriting I: Storytelling Strategy

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students are expected to be able to : Explain basic storyline structures: three acts, turning point, twist, flashback, sub-plot, etc : Write down film premise; Write down film synopsis; Create a story with three acts structure and a twist; Build character developments; Create film treatment (with required elements of chasing, romance, and suspense); Write down short film script (5-10 minutes duration).

Topics

This course lays the very basic of narrative and scriptwriting. The first element of the course exposes students to narrative development techniques, starts with study of ancient plays, short stories and novels, silent and modern films followed by understanding and establishing script elements. The second element of the course lets students develop and discuss their own short film scripts in writing workshops. Students finish the course with script first drafts.