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Screenwriting - Beginners
Josh Golding
Can you tell a good story? Then the chances are you can write a screenplay. Like all good stories, film and television dramas have to be structured. They need to grab your attention and hold it until the last frame. Whether you want to write commercial screenplays or break the mould, this course will teach you the basic principles. We will work on taking your ideas and finding their dramatic structure, then understanding how they fit into a classic genre. You will then learn the building blocks of satisfying storytelling; using conflict, tension and momentum to create a gripping story. Weekly writing assignments will put these principles into practice, while class discussion will encourage collaboration and confidence in your own creativity.
Josh Golding has worked as a producer and script editor of television and film dramas, both in Britain and the United States, for nearly two decades. His book Maverick Screenwriting, is being published by Bloomsbury in 2012.
Alternative Dates and Times
Many of our courses are repeated throughout the year. If the above dates is not suitable for you,
or there are no dates showing for this session, then please choose an alternative session.
There are no specific advance requirements for this course
But you are encouraged to come with an idea that you would like to develop into a film. You may also wish to buy or rent a video or DVD of Casablanca and Unforgiven ahead of time, as you will be asked to watch these films as part of your homework (even if you have seen them before). Moviemail is recommended for an excellent online mail order service; they also have a huge back catalogue.