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Why join the course? Scripts form the starting point for most dramatic movies, the essential work from which all other movies flow. All the sweet romance, terrifying action, and memorable lines begin at the writer's desk. This free online course will introduce you to the basics and key concepts behind a professional screenplay.
The School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia has built this course with instructors and recent alumni of their famous Creative Writing course. Where could this course take me? The course is a must for anyone new to screenwriting and for more experienced writers who want to take their screenwriting to a professional level. You will establish a common vocabulary for approaching screenwriting and form the foundation for upcoming courses in dramatic adaptation, crime writing, and other genres and skills. What and how will I learn? You will learn from a combination of basic theory, script analysis and practical exercises. We'll explore the key principles as expressed in great movies, then immediately apply these concepts. Videos, articles, and discussion steps will give you the opportunity to learn and network with other students about key concepts and ideas. By the end of the course, you will understand the key concepts needed to write an effective script and master the language used to parse the form. Articles and discussion steps will give you the opportunity to learn and network with other students about key concepts and ideas.
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Screenwriter Michael Lengsfield teaches screenwriting at the University of East Anglia, specializing in the theory and practice of dramatic adaptation. @Film adaptation
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