The course ensures that students receive an intensive, hands-on education in the theory and practice of screenwriting, becoming well-rounded and versatile writers in the process. From day one, students find themselves behind the keyboard, learning how to develop their ideas into a properly structured shooting script. By the end of the course, they will have their own first draft. In addition, participants will learn the art of pitching their screenplays to help ensure that they are prepared to realize their professional goals.

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the character arc and three-dimensional characters
• Write a premise, logline, synopsis, and outline
• Implement a three-act structure in writing a screenplay
• Write a feature-length screenplay
• Understand how to pitch a story in the professional world