Ultimate Character Creation
SCRIPT X 464.5E
Create dynamic, richly drawn characters audiences will love in this practical workshop for writers looking for an edge.
Remote Instruction
Starting at $665.00
As few as 10 weeks
3.0
What you can learn.
- Identify what makes characters compelling and unforgettable
- Dive into writing unlikeable characters and villains, and strong supporting characters
- Focus on key scenes that reveal deep character traits
- Learn to craft backstory, psychology, and motivation into each character you write
About this course:
Having a great story is crucial, but the key to selling your screenplay is character. You must have great characters. In this class, you learn how to create dynamic, exciting characters that audiences will love and actors will be dying to play (the real secret to selling and getting your screenplay made!). In this course, you analyze great movie characters, focusing on key scenes that make us fall in love with a character; examine unlikable characters, villains, and supporting characters; also, dive into narrative function, character arc, backstory, psychology and motivation, personality, and body language. Step by step, you build your characters through the use of weekly assignments, including exercises, worksheets, and scene writing, giving you the ultimate toolbox for creating truly great characters every time.Spring 2021 Schedule
Available Format(s):
These courses have regular meeting times and are fully online, via remote instruction. Click “See Details” below for more information.
Future Offering (Opens February 01, 2021 12:00:00 AM)
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Tuesday 7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Location:
Online
Instructor:
Donald H. Hewitt
379437
Fee:
$665.00
Notes
Enrollment limited to 15 students.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 13, 2021
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Tue Mar 30, 2021
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Online
Discussion
Tue Apr 6, 2021
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Online
Discussion
Tue Apr 13, 2021
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Online
Discussion
Tue Apr 20, 2021
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Online
Discussion
Tue Apr 27, 2021
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Online
Discussion
Tue May 4, 2021
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Online
Discussion
Tue May 11, 2021
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Online
Discussion
Tue May 18, 2021
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Online
Discussion
Tue May 25, 2021
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Online
Discussion
Tue Jun 1, 2021
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Online
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