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About This Course:

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  • Learn the fundamentals of storytelling for film, including structure, character development, and genre

  • Develop an original script for a short or feature film

  • Enhance practical writing skills in areas such as dialogue, pacing, and subtext to create your own compelling, engaging script

  • Build confidence in revising and refining your writing

  • Learn how to submit your script to festivals and professional platforms

  • Self-paced, engaging videos, student workshops with color workbook included

  • 16-part course with approximately 70 hours of learning

  • Equivalent to high school English credit  (creative writing)

 

How it counts as an English Credit

Course Syllabus

Intro To Screenwriting Explained:

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Master the art of screenwriting with Intro to Screenwriting! This 16-part, self-paced course (equivalent to 1 high school English credit) offers 70 hours of in-depth instruction. Learn the fundamentals of storytelling for film, including structure, character development, genre, and visual storytelling techniques. Build practical skills like crafting dialogue, pacing, and subtext while gaining confidence in revising and refining your work. With a colorful workbook included and guidance on submitting scripts to festivals or professional platforms, this course is your gateway to creating original, engaging scripts for short or feature-length films!

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Course syllabus, grading rubric and transcript description are available on your student dashboard.

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Give it a try....we know your student will love it!

Intro to Screenwriting Preview:

Intro to Screenwriting - Lessons

Scene 1 - Welcome and Overview
Scene 2 - Short Film vs Feature Film
Scene 3 - Treatment, Clarity of Purpose, and Theme
Scene 4 - Character Development and Character Arc
Scene 5 - World-Building 
Scene 6 - Story Structure 
Scene 7 - Dialogue
Scene 8 - Show, Don't Tell
Scene 9 - Pacing in Screenwriting 
Scene 10 - Subtext and Subplot 
Scene 11 - Conflicts and Obstacles 
Scene 12 - Plot Holes 
Scene 13 - Writer's Block and Imposter Syndrome
Scene 14 - Collaboration 
Scene 15 - Revisions
Scene 16 - Distribution and Film Festivals

Examples From The Workbook!

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