Screenwriting

U • Education • 2020

This introductory class will take you through the screenwriting process and its different elements: Premise, Theme, Story, Character and Structure. You will understand what writing a screenplay entails and the difference between writing a novel and screenplay.

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    Module 7 - Recap
    16 August 2020 | 6 min

    An introductory class that will take you through the screenwriting process and its different elements: Premise, Theme, Story, Character and Structure. Understand what writing a screenplay entails while identifying the difference between writing a screenplay and writing a novel.

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    Module 7 - UNDERSTANDING DIALOGUE WRITING
    16 August 2020 | 17 min

    In this class, we will learn the last step of completing the screenplay – inserting dialogues. Unlike structure and design, dialogue is the only thing each audience member will definitely notice. It can make or break your film. This class will examine dialogue writing with a few examples.

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    Module 7 - USING DIALOGUE TO REVEAL CHARACTER AND INFORMATION-011
    16 August 2020 | 33 min

    In this class, we will learn the last step of completing the screenplay – inserting dialogues. Unlike structure and design, dialogue is the only thing each audience member will definitely notice. It can make or break your film. This class will examine dialogue writing with a few examples.

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    Module 4 - Conflict
    16 August 2020 | 46 min

    In this class, you will learn about conflict, the trials and tribunals of the protagonist. In every narrative, conflict is the key element that provides interest, tension and suspense, while also helping the protagonist transform himself/herself. This class will analyse the importance of this ingredient in a story.

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    Module 5 - SCREENPLAY STRUCTURE
    16 August 2020 | 17 min

    In this class, we will be talking about the structure of a screenplay. The structure is defined as the arrangement of the story elements into a specific order to evoke the perfect response in the audience. It is the chronological design of highs and lows, conflict and resolution etc. in the story.

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    Module 5 - HOW TO STRUCTURE A SCREENPLAY
    16 August 2020 | 23 min

    In this class, we will be talking about the structure of a screenplay. The structure is defined as the arrangement of the story elements into a specific order to evoke the perfect response in the audience. It is the chronological design of highs and lows, conflict and resolution etc. in the story.

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    Module 5 - RECAP
    16 August 2020 | 4 min

    In this class, we will be talking about the structure of a screenplay. The structure is defined as the arrangement of the story elements into a specific order to evoke the perfect response in the audience. It is the chronological design of highs and lows, conflict and resolution etc. in the story.

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    Module 3 - How to make your character interesting
    16 August 2020 | 25 min

    In this class, you will learn about character development, an important part of creating believable fictional characters. You will learn what makes for an interesting character and how you can make the audience resonate with them.

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    Module 3 - Where to start - Plot or character
    16 August 2020 | 8 min

    In this class, you will learn about character development, an important part of creating believable fictional characters. You will learn what makes for an interesting character and how you can make the audience resonate with them.

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    Module 3 - Antagonist and Secondary Characters
    16 August 2020 | 15 min

    In this class, you will learn about character development, an important part of creating believable fictional characters. You will learn what makes for an interesting character and how you can make the audience resonate with them.

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    Module 3 - RECAP
    16 August 2020 | 6 min

    In this class, you will learn about character development, an important part of creating believable fictional characters. You will learn what makes for an interesting character and how you can make the audience resonate with them.

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    Module 6 - SCENE DESIGN AND DIALOGUE
    16 August 2020 | 29 min

    In this class, we’re going to learn how to break the script down into smaller divisions, i.e. scenes and dialogues, and treat each part individually.

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    Module 6 - UNDERSTANDING SCENE DESIGN - SET-UP - GODFATHER
    16 August 2020 | 25 min

    In this class, we’re going to learn how to break the script down into smaller divisions, i.e. scenes and dialogues, and treat each part individually.

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    Module 6 - UNDERSTANDING SCENE DESIGN - INTRODUCTION TO A CHARACTER - CHARULATA
    16 August 2020 | 27 min

    In this class, we’re going to learn how to break the script down into smaller divisions, i.e. scenes and dialogues, and treat each part individually.

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    Module 6 - UNDERSTANDING SCENE DESIGN - RESOLVING SUBPLOT - SIXTH SENSE
    16 August 2020 | 24 min

    In this class, we’re going to learn how to break the script down into smaller divisions, i.e. scenes and dialogues, and treat each part individually.

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    Module 2 - How to write a story
    16 August 2020 | 14 min

    In simple words, this class will teach you how to write a story. You will learn about different elements of a good screenplay and look at different processes that go into writing it, thereby making it a compelling film. This class will teach you to think like a screenplay writer.

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    Module 2 - How to create a character
    16 August 2020 | 10 min

    In simple words, this class will teach you how to write a story. You will learn about different elements of a good screenplay and look at different processes that go into writing it, thereby making it a compelling film. This class will teach you to think like a screenplay writer.

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    Module 2 - Development of Plot
    16 August 2020 | 12 min

    In simple words, this class will teach you how to write a story. You will learn about different elements of a good screenplay and look at different processes that go into writing it, thereby making it a compelling film. This class will teach you to think like a screenplay writer.

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    Module 2 - RECAP
    16 August 2020 | 6 min

    In simple words, this class will teach you how to write a story. You will learn about different elements of a good screenplay and look at different processes that go into writing it, thereby making it a compelling film. This class will teach you to think like a screenplay writer.

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    Module 8 - Analysis of Short Film
    16 August 2020 | 1 hr 1 min

    In this class, we’re going to take a well written short film and trace all the different elements of screenplay we’ve learnt about so far. We’ll discuss how everything comes together to form a complete narrative. The example that we’re taking is the first film that Claude Berri wrote in 1964. It is a short film called LE POULET, the chicken.

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    Module 1 - IMPORTANCE OF STORYTELLING
    15 August 2020 | 11 min

    This introductory class will take you through the screenwriting process and its different elements: Premise, Theme, Story, Character and Structure. You will understand what writing a screenplay entails and the difference between writing a novel and screenplay.

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    Module 1 - MODE OF TELLING STORIES
    16 August 2020 | 11 min

    This introductory class will take you through the screenwriting process and its different elements: Premise, Theme, Story, Character and Structure. You will understand what writing a screenplay entails and the difference between writing a novel and screenplay.

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    Module 1 - PREMISE
    17 August 2020 | 9 min

    This introductory class will take you through the screenwriting process and its different elements: Premise, Theme, Story, Character and Structure. You will understand what writing a screenplay entails and the difference between writing a novel and screenplay.

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    Module 1 - RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE WRITER AND DIRECTOR
    20 August 2020 | 10 min

    This introductory class will take you through the screenwriting process and its different elements: Premise, Theme, Story, Character and Structure. You will understand what writing a screenplay entails and the difference between writing a novel and screenplay.

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    Module 1 - RECAP
    16 August 2020 | 6 min

    This introductory class will take you through the screenwriting process and its different elements: Premise, Theme, Story, Character and Structure. You will understand what writing a screenplay entails and the difference between writing a novel and screenplay.

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    Module 9 - RELEVANCE OF MYTHOLOGY
    16 August 2020 | 18 min

    This class will be split into two. The topic will be the hero’s journey and we will be discussing screenplay on a more philosophical level. In this class, we’ll discuss Joseph Campbell’s concept of the hero’s journey, based on the book, “A hero with a thousand faces”. This concept discusses the pattern of narrative or character graph that every lead character is found to follow across cultures and time.

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    Module 9 - HERO_S JOURNEY-I
    16 August 2020 | 35 min

    This class will be split into two. The topic will be the hero’s journey and we will be discussing screenplay on a more philosophical level. In this class, we’ll discuss Joseph Campbell’s concept of the hero’s journey, based on the book, “A hero with a thousand faces”. This concept discusses the pattern of narrative or character graph that every lead character is found to follow across cultures and time.

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    Module 9 - HERO_S JOURNEY - II
    16 August 2020 | 23 min

    This class will be split into two. The topic will be the hero’s journey and we will be discussing screenplay on a more philosophical level. In this class, we’ll discuss Joseph Campbell’s concept of the hero’s journey, based on the book, “A hero with a thousand faces”. This concept discusses the pattern of narrative or character graph that every lead character is found to follow across cultures and time.

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    Module 9 - HERO_S JOURNEY - III
    16 August 2020 | 22 min

    This class will be split into two. The topic will be the hero’s journey and we will be discussing screenplay on a more philosophical level. In this class, we’ll discuss Joseph Campbell’s concept of the hero’s journey, based on the book, “A hero with a thousand faces”. This concept discusses the pattern of narrative or character graph that every lead character is found to follow across cultures and time.

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    Module 9 - HERO_S JOURNEY - IV
    18 November 2020 | 16 min

    This class will be split into two. The topic will be the hero’s journey and we will be discussing screenplay on a more philosophical level. In this class, we’ll discuss Joseph Campbell’s concept of the hero’s journey, based on the book, “A hero with a thousand faces”. This concept discusses the pattern of narrative or character graph that every lead character is found to follow across cultures and time.

Language

English

Release Date

07 August 2020

Genre

Education

Seasons

9