Course Details

Screenwriting I: An Introduction

 

X32.9620 / $580
SPRING 2010
Continuing Education: Writing and Speech

 

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

 

10-session Screenwriting elective

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 22 - May 3

No Class 3/15

 

10 Sessions

Instructor: Terrence Ross  
Location: 48 Cooper Square

 

 

Section 2

 

Tuesday 6:45pm-9:05pm
February 9 - April 20

No Class 3/16

 

10 Sessions

Instructor: Andrew Craft  
Location: Washington Square

 

 

Section 3

 

Thursday 11:00am-1:20pm
February 25 - May 6

No Class 3/18

 

10 Sessions

Instructor: Jonathan Grupper  
Location: Washington Square

 

 

Section 4

 

Saturday 10:00am-12:20pm
February 20 - May 1

No class 3/20

 

10 Sessions

Instructor: Jason Greiff  
Location: Washington Square

 

 

Section 5

 

TBA -
February 3 - May 12

Online course

 

10 Sessions

Instructor: Jason Greiff  
Location: Distance Education

 

 

Section 6

 

TBA -
February 3 - May 12

Online course

 

10 Sessions

Instructor: Jeffrey Stanley  
Location: Distance Education