Learn to find facts that inform the reality of your story, to ensure viewers will believe it
Gain practical skills in conducting primary and secondary research
Identify what elements in your story would benefit from research and fact checking
Enhance your creative decisions by learning how to shape stories steeped in reality
About this course:
Research always pays off (and not just when it comes to historical works of fiction). This is especially true when it comes to things that we think we know, things we’ve seen depicted before, like the inner workings of a law firm or the emergency room in a hospital. The most important step in writing a screenplay (or novel) is gaining the breadth of knowledge and mastery of the material that’s necessary to write with authority. The facts you find are almost always better than the stuff that you make up, and the creative decisions and choices you make based on research lead to improvements that won’t happen in any other way. The goal of the course is to learn how to gain mastery and become an authority on the subject of a script you are currently developing. Students must bring either an outline or a completed script to be ready to workshop at the start of class.
Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.
This online course is conducted through Canvas, a secure website that allows students to log in to access lectures, discussions, and other course materials on demand. There are no required class meetings. Each course is structured with weekly assignments and deadlines. Lectures and coursework are accessible throughout the week. Workshops are conducted in writing via discussion boards with your instructor and classmates.
Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.
This online course is conducted through Canvas, a secure website that allows students to log in to access lectures, discussions, and other course materials on demand. There are no required class meetings. Each course is structured with weekly assignments and deadlines. Lectures and coursework are accessible throughout the week. Workshops are conducted in writing via discussion boards with your instructor and classmates.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 24, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet required to retrieve course materials.
(Optional)
THE ART OF CREATIVE RESEARCH : A FIELD GUIDE FOR WRITERS
by GERARD, PHILIP
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