Screenwriting

Screenwriting is a specialized craft with its own set of dramatic writing principles. In this 7-week class with screenwriter and playwright Daniel Talbott, you will learn the ways that film allows writers to tell stories in an infinite range of styles, from special effects-charged blockbusters to the intimate indie projects.

This class might be for you if you:

• Are a playwright who wants the tools to transition from stage to screen.
• Need a stronger grasp of the components of this form and want to start writing.

In this class you will:

• Discuss the elements of a film script, particularly focusing on structure, form, and language.
• Apply the concepts of character development, visual storytelling, theme, plot, and dialogue to your own original film script.
• Develop and discuss new stories as well as screenplays-in-progress, with assignments and feedback tailored to the needs of your project.
• Explore techniques for maintaining that inspiration as you work through the challenges of this form.

By the end of this class you will have:

• A broad understanding of the components of screenwriting.
• A strong full or partial first draft of your film and the tools to continue writing and developing your work.