International Storytelling

Course Code

FILM 1502

Academic Year

2016-2017

Operating from the principles of emerging and established screenwriters, ?writing is rewriting,? ?show don?t tell? and ?write what you know,? this introductory screenwriting course includes both lecture and workshop components. The universal three-part narrative structure as it applies to all storytelling is studied, analyzed and practiced with a particular focus on short films from various cultures. The screenplay fundamentals of plot, dialogue, action, and character development are explored as the required building blocks of a polished spec script. Students will learn and apply these elements of scriptwriting through lectures, critical reading, and continued writing practice.