Feature Film V

SCRIPT X 411.1

This course puts experienced screenwriters on track to complete a new script in a supportive community of like-minded writers.

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Live Online
Online
Starting at $720.00
As few as 10 weeks
3.0

What you can learn.

  • Develop a new screenplay concept quickly
  • Create and refine a story outline
  • Write up to 30 pages to complete Act I
  • Set yourself up for a successful writing project

About this course:

Designed for writers with at least one screenplay under their belts, this workshop guides you to launch and make significant headway on a new project. The goal is to develop a strong premise that sustains your entire script, create and refine the story outline and write Act I. Brief lectures on craft issues based on the demands of the participants' work supplement the workshop.
Prerequisites
SCRIPT X 410.4 Feature Film IV or equivalent, or consent of instructor.

Winter 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Thursday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Michael Barlow
400965
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

This course is held via video teleconference. Instructors use Zoom to offer live class meetings at the designated class meeting time. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation. Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 23, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
(Optional) The Hollywood Standard : The Complete and Authoritative Guide to Script Format and Style by RILEY, CHRISTOPHER
(Optional) On Film-making by Mackendrick, Alexander
(Optional) Invisible Ink : Practicle Guide To Building Stories That Resonate by McDonald, Brian
(Optional) The Protagonist's Journey : An Introduction to Character-Driven Screenwriting and Storytelling by Myers, Scott
Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Online
Thu Jan 9, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Thu Jan 23, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Thu Jan 30, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Thu Feb 6, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Thu Feb 13, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Thu Feb 20, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Thu Feb 27, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Thu Mar 6, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Thu Mar 13, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Online
Thu Mar 20, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning

Spring 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Cynthia Riddle
402393
Fee:
$720.00
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Notes

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 live 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
Refunds only available from February 03, 2025 to April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

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