Understand what a logline is and how it can capture the essence of your story
Learn script structure and break your story into acts
Get insight into the relationship between plot and protagonist to craft a powerful story
Develop a beat sheet that covers the major story points you want to hit
About this course:
In this short introductory workshop designed for beginners, you learn the key building blocks for a writing a structurally solid screenplay. You begin by refining your story idea by studying and workshopping the elements that make for a successful logline. You then expand upon that and learn how to structure your story into three compelling acts. Special attention is paid to developing a protagonist character your audience will really care about and how that ties into the plotting of your story using the major plot points. By the end of the course you have a refined logline, character bio and basic beat sheet that covers the major beats of your story from beginning, middle and end.
Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.
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.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 23, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
GET YOUR STORY STRAIGHT : A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO SCREENWRITING BY A MILLION-DOLLAR SCREENWRITER
by DRAKE, DIANE
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