Course Details

Screenwriting I: An Introduction

 

WRIT1-CE9620 / $580
SPRING 2012
Continuing Education: Writing and Speech

Learn the basic elements of dramatic writing with an emphasis on theme, dialogue, and characterization. Take part in exercises that deal with conflict, exposition, crisis, and climax. Assignments familiarize students with the use of these structural tools while exercises and lectures aid in the exploration of the screenplay's format and special characters. By the end of the course, students are prepared to begin work on a full-length dramatic script.

This course is applicable toward:

• Certificate in Screenwriting

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Related Subject Areas: Screenwriting, Writing, Dramatic Writing

 

 

 

Section 1

 

Monday 6:45pm-9:05pm
February 13 - May 13

NO CLASS 3/12

10 Sessions

Instructor: Andrew Craft  
Location: Washington Square

 

 

Section 2

 

Wednesday 6:45pm-9:05pm
February 15 - April 25

No class Mar.14

10 Sessions

Instructor: Jonathan Grupper  
Location: Norman Thomas Center

 

 

Section 3

 

Thursday 11:00am-1:20pm
February 9 - April 19

No class 3/15

10 Sessions

Instructor: Jason Greiff  
Location: Washington Square

 

 

Section 4

 

Saturday 10:00am-12:20pm
February 11 - April 28

No class 3/17,4/7

10 Sessions

Instructor: Claude Brickell  
Location: Washington Square

 

 

Section 5

 

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March 5 - May 13

10 Sessions

Instructor: Jason Greiff  
Location: Distance Learning/Asynchronous