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Advanced Screenwriting

A bespoke discussion-based follow-up to the Introduction to Screenwriting Course in which more individual attention is given to developing each participants project from concept to finished script. The course itself will span 7 class sessions, culminating in an individual tutorial in week 8 or 9. It is strictly for graduates of the Introduction course and is homework-intensive. Students will be expected to have internet access, meet deadlines and set aside a little time each week to read other students work.

Students can choose the projects they want to develop but should be aware that given the scheduling of the course, unless they have plenty of spare time, it might be hard to achieve a script longer than 30 pages.

Students must have completed OFVMs Introduction to Screenwriting course.

Tutor Jon Spira

Dates

Starts 27th May 2010 - Full

Note: only 6 students

£252 (including 10 per cent early booking discount if booked by 23rd May 2010 - EU citizens)

£280- Subsidised rate for EU citizens

£342 Full price for non-EU citizens. (Non-Eu citizens with indefinite leave to remain can pay subsidised rate - proof required.)

£380(includes 10 per cent early booking discount if booked by 23rdt May 2010 - non -EU citizens)

Course Runs Thursday evenings 7pm - 9pm

WEEK 1: 27/05/10 All students will bring with them a list of 10 premises. The lists will be scrutinised by the group until each person has chosen 2 solid ideas. Homework: A one page outline will be completed for each of the 2 selected ideas.

WEEK 2: 03/06/10 Outline workshop. The group will discuss each others outlines and help each other decide which outlines will be selected to develop and how they can be improved. Homework: Write final one page outline.

WEEK 3 : 10/06/10 Narrative structure/Characterisation. We will discuss the best ways of bringing these ideas to life and how best to plot the script and create sympathetic characters. Homework: Write a full treatment for the script, detailing full narrative structure.

WEEK 4: 17/06/10 Treatment workshop. How successful are the proposed narratives? How well paced and effective can they be? What issues arise? Homework: Write final draft treatment.

WEEK 5: 24/06/10 Preparing to script. Issues of tone and writing style and any worries or questions students might have will be addressed. Homework: Write first draft of script.

WEEK 6: 01/07/10 First draft workshop. What went right, what went wrong? How can it be sorted out? Homework: write second draft of script.

WEEK 7: 08/07/10 The read-through. A group of actors will conduct a read-through of the second draft scripts. This will highlight successes and problems. Homework: write final draft of script which will be marked by Jon.

WEEK 8: One-on-One hour-long sessions with Jon to discuss the scripts, the reports or any aspect of screenwriting or future careers the student wishes. (Note: Jon is already booked out the Thursday that week so you will will need to book a mutually convenient time with him to have yours).

Maximum of 6 students

To book online or by post, see booking form.

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