Screenwriting
U • Education • 2020
This introductory class will take you through the screenwriting process and its different elements: Premise, Theme, Story, Character and Structure. You will understand what writing a screenplay entails and the difference between writing a novel and screenplay.
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This introductory class will take you through the screenwriting process and its different elements: Premise, Theme, Story, Character and Structure. You will understand what writing a screenplay entails and the difference between writing a novel and screenplay.
Language
English
Release Date
07 August 2020
Genre
Education
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Module 1 - IMPORTANCE OF STORYTELLING
15 August 2020 | 11 minThis introductory class will take you through the screenwriting process and its different elements: Premise, Theme, Story, Character and Structure. You will understand what writing a screenplay entails and the difference between writing a novel and screenplay.
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Module 1 - MODE OF TELLING STORIES
16 August 2020 | 11 minThis introductory class will take you through the screenwriting process and its different elements: Premise, Theme, Story, Character and Structure. You will understand what writing a screenplay entails and the difference between writing a novel and screenplay.
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Module 1 - PREMISE
17 August 2020 | 9 minThis introductory class will take you through the screenwriting process and its different elements: Premise, Theme, Story, Character and Structure. You will understand what writing a screenplay entails and the difference between writing a novel and screenplay.
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Module 1 - RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE WRITER AND DIRECTOR
20 August 2020 | 10 minThis introductory class will take you through the screenwriting process and its different elements: Premise, Theme, Story, Character and Structure. You will understand what writing a screenplay entails and the difference between writing a novel and screenplay.
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Module 1 - RECAP
16 August 2020 | 6 minThis introductory class will take you through the screenwriting process and its different elements: Premise, Theme, Story, Character and Structure. You will understand what writing a screenplay entails and the difference between writing a novel and screenplay.
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Module 2 - How to write a story
16 August 2020 | 14 minIn simple words, this class will teach you how to write a story. You will learn about different elements of a good screenplay and look at different processes that go into writing it, thereby making it a compelling film. This class will teach you to think like a screenplay writer.
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Module 2 - How to create a character
16 August 2020 | 10 minIn simple words, this class will teach you how to write a story. You will learn about different elements of a good screenplay and look at different processes that go into writing it, thereby making it a compelling film. This class will teach you to think like a screenplay writer.
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Module 2 - Development of Plot
16 August 2020 | 12 minIn simple words, this class will teach you how to write a story. You will learn about different elements of a good screenplay and look at different processes that go into writing it, thereby making it a compelling film. This class will teach you to think like a screenplay writer.
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Module 2 - RECAP
16 August 2020 | 6 minIn simple words, this class will teach you how to write a story. You will learn about different elements of a good screenplay and look at different processes that go into writing it, thereby making it a compelling film. This class will teach you to think like a screenplay writer.
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Module 3 - How to make your character interesting
16 August 2020 | 25 minIn this class, you will learn about character development, an important part of creating believable fictional characters. You will learn what makes for an interesting character and how you can make the audience resonate with them.
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Module 3 - Where to start - Plot or character
16 August 2020 | 8 minIn this class, you will learn about character development, an important part of creating believable fictional characters. You will learn what makes for an interesting character and how you can make the audience resonate with them.
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Module 3 - Antagonist and Secondary Characters
16 August 2020 | 15 minIn this class, you will learn about character development, an important part of creating believable fictional characters. You will learn what makes for an interesting character and how you can make the audience resonate with them.
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Module 3 - RECAP
16 August 2020 | 6 minIn this class, you will learn about character development, an important part of creating believable fictional characters. You will learn what makes for an interesting character and how you can make the audience resonate with them.
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Module 4 - Conflict
16 August 2020 | 46 minIn this class, you will learn about conflict, the trials and tribunals of the protagonist. In every narrative, conflict is the key element that provides interest, tension and suspense, while also helping the protagonist transform himself/herself. This class will analyse the importance of this ingredient in a story.
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Module 5 - SCREENPLAY STRUCTURE
16 August 2020 | 17 minIn this class, we will be talking about the structure of a screenplay. The structure is defined as the arrangement of the story elements into a specific order to evoke the perfect response in the audience. It is the chronological design of highs and lows, conflict and resolution etc. in the story.
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Module 5 - HOW TO STRUCTURE A SCREENPLAY
16 August 2020 | 23 minIn this class, we will be talking about the structure of a screenplay. The structure is defined as the arrangement of the story elements into a specific order to evoke the perfect response in the audience. It is the chronological design of highs and lows, conflict and resolution etc. in the story.
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Module 5 - RECAP
16 August 2020 | 4 minIn this class, we will be talking about the structure of a screenplay. The structure is defined as the arrangement of the story elements into a specific order to evoke the perfect response in the audience. It is the chronological design of highs and lows, conflict and resolution etc. in the story.
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Module 6 - SCENE DESIGN AND DIALOGUE
16 August 2020 | 29 minIn this class, we’re going to learn how to break the script down into smaller divisions, i.e. scenes and dialogues, and treat each part individually.
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Module 6 - UNDERSTANDING SCENE DESIGN - SET-UP - GODFATHER
16 August 2020 | 25 minIn this class, we’re going to learn how to break the script down into smaller divisions, i.e. scenes and dialogues, and treat each part individually.
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Module 6 - UNDERSTANDING SCENE DESIGN - INTRODUCTION TO A CHARACTER - CHARULATA
16 August 2020 | 27 minIn this class, we’re going to learn how to break the script down into smaller divisions, i.e. scenes and dialogues, and treat each part individually.
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Module 6 - UNDERSTANDING SCENE DESIGN - RESOLVING SUBPLOT - SIXTH SENSE
16 August 2020 | 24 minIn this class, we’re going to learn how to break the script down into smaller divisions, i.e. scenes and dialogues, and treat each part individually.
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Module 7 - Recap
16 August 2020 | 6 minAn introductory class that will take you through the screenwriting process and its different elements: Premise, Theme, Story, Character and Structure. Understand what writing a screenplay entails while identifying the difference between writing a screenplay and writing a novel.
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Module 7 - UNDERSTANDING DIALOGUE WRITING
16 August 2020 | 17 minIn this class, we will learn the last step of completing the screenplay – inserting dialogues. Unlike structure and design, dialogue is the only thing each audience member will definitely notice. It can make or break your film. This class will examine dialogue writing with a few examples.
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Module 7 - USING DIALOGUE TO REVEAL CHARACTER AND INFORMATION-011
16 August 2020 | 33 minIn this class, we will learn the last step of completing the screenplay – inserting dialogues. Unlike structure and design, dialogue is the only thing each audience member will definitely notice. It can make or break your film. This class will examine dialogue writing with a few examples.
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Module 8 - Analysis of Short Film
16 August 2020 | 1 hr 1 minIn this class, we’re going to take a well written short film and trace all the different elements of screenplay we’ve learnt about so far. We’ll discuss how everything comes together to form a complete narrative. The example that we’re taking is the first film that Claude Berri wrote in 1964. It is a short film called LE POULET, the chicken.
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Module 9 - RELEVANCE OF MYTHOLOGY
16 August 2020 | 18 minThis class will be split into two. The topic will be the hero’s journey and we will be discussing screenplay on a more philosophical level. In this class, we’ll discuss Joseph Campbell’s concept of the hero’s journey, based on the book, “A hero with a thousand faces”. This concept discusses the pattern of narrative or character graph that every lead character is found to follow across cultures and time.
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Module 9 - HERO_S JOURNEY-I
16 August 2020 | 35 minThis class will be split into two. The topic will be the hero’s journey and we will be discussing screenplay on a more philosophical level. In this class, we’ll discuss Joseph Campbell’s concept of the hero’s journey, based on the book, “A hero with a thousand faces”. This concept discusses the pattern of narrative or character graph that every lead character is found to follow across cultures and time.
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Module 9 - HERO_S JOURNEY - II
16 August 2020 | 23 minThis class will be split into two. The topic will be the hero’s journey and we will be discussing screenplay on a more philosophical level. In this class, we’ll discuss Joseph Campbell’s concept of the hero’s journey, based on the book, “A hero with a thousand faces”. This concept discusses the pattern of narrative or character graph that every lead character is found to follow across cultures and time.
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Module 9 - HERO_S JOURNEY - III
16 August 2020 | 22 minThis class will be split into two. The topic will be the hero’s journey and we will be discussing screenplay on a more philosophical level. In this class, we’ll discuss Joseph Campbell’s concept of the hero’s journey, based on the book, “A hero with a thousand faces”. This concept discusses the pattern of narrative or character graph that every lead character is found to follow across cultures and time.
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Module 9 - HERO_S JOURNEY - IV
18 November 2020 | 16 minThis class will be split into two. The topic will be the hero’s journey and we will be discussing screenplay on a more philosophical level. In this class, we’ll discuss Joseph Campbell’s concept of the hero’s journey, based on the book, “A hero with a thousand faces”. This concept discusses the pattern of narrative or character graph that every lead character is found to follow across cultures and time.
Language
English
Release Date
07 August 2020
Genre
Education
Seasons
9
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