Screenplay/Scriptwriting
This course develops foundational and advanced skills in film idea generation, storytelling, genre exploration, logline creation, screenplay structure, proper formatting, and short film script development. Students learn the complete writing process from idea testing to final screenplay presentation.
§ 01 By the end you can
- Generate strong screenplay ideas through structured development methods.
- Analyze genres, storytelling principles, and plot construction.
- Write loglines, outlines, and formatted screenplay pages.
- Develop complete short film scripts through iterative drafting.
- Present and workshop story ideas to refine narrative quality.
§ 02 Sixteen sessions
The whole semester.
- 01Overview of Screenwriting
- 02Generating & Testing Screenplay Ideas
- 03Finding & Developing Film Concepts
- 04Loglines, Concepts & Location-Based Ideas
- 05Understanding Film Genres
- 06Tools of the Screenwriting Trade
- 07Fundamentals of Storytelling & Narrative Art
- 08 · MidtermPlot Writing for Short Films
- 09Story Presentations & Idea Workshops
- 10Screenplay Development Process
- 11Screenplay Formatting & Structure
- 12Writing a Short Film Screenplay
- 13Genre Identification & Narrative Techniques
- 14Outline Development & Scene Building
- 15Revision, Feedback & Script Refinement
- 16Final Short Film Script Submission
Midterm around session 8. Final project briefed at session 8 or 9 and developed in stages until the juries.
§ 03 Final project
Students will create a fully formatted feature film screenplay from the film script.
Deliverables
- Final feature film screenplay.
- Logline, outline, and story development notes.
- Presentation summarizing concept, genre, and plot design.
§ 04 Watch first
- Story Structure & The Art of StorytellingExplains plot, three-act structure, character, conflict, and narrative flow.
- Short Film Scriptwriting Step-by-StepDemonstrates how to write professional short film scripts through examples.
- Story Pitching & Presentation SkillsCovers presenting ideas, pitching loglines, and improving story clarity.
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