Screenwriting - Introduction

Overview

Do you have an idea for a Film of TV Series? Screenwriting is more than just being able to channel your muse, it’s a complex process of development that utilised various crafts from concept creation, mastering structure through to writing compelling dramatic scenes that keep readers glued to the page.

In Screenwriting – Introduction you’ll learn the leading processes and principals for creating industry quality Film and TV scripts, arming you with the skill to get your story out of your head and onto the page.

Course content

The Fundamentals Principals of Screenwriting
Classic & Alternative Story Structure
Character Creation
Concept Development
Mastering Theme & Meaning
Writing for TV AKA Episodic Content
Sequence & Episode Structure
Dramatic Scene Mechanics
Scene Breakdown to Treatment
Revealing Subtext Through Action
Crafting Subtext-Filled Dialogue
Professional Script Formatting

Ideal for

Those with an active interest in writing for screen.

This course contains R-rated video content and is therefore restricted to students aged 18 and over.

Important Information

Completion of this course will not guarantee entry into an RMIT Program.

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Outcome

This course aims to teach the classic fundamental skills involved in storytelling and screenwriting, skills you can utilize when writing for film and television regardless of your desired tone, genre, subject matter or commercial sensibilities. Screenwriting – Introduction will give you the tools to develop projects worthy of pitching in the screen industry whether your aspirations are to work in Australia or overseas.

Pre-requisites

A passion for story in either Film or TV formats.

Materials supplied

Weekly handouts, printed and electronic (downloadable). Custom Story Development Documents.

Materials to bring

Pen/pencil and notebook.

Award

Participants will be awarded an RMIT Certificate of Completion.

Additional notes

Course Presenter - Brett Stanning
Brett Stanning has written and script edited many screenplays: short films, music videos, TV and feature films, both spec and assignment. He recently co-created a comedy series with Tim Ferguson, has directed short films, music videos and sitcom teasers. Brett is in post-production on horror short film, Skullz, as Writer, Director & Producer. Brett also assesses screenplays for the Australian Writers Guild.

Testimonial

Brett personifies that moment of realisation where something that was once so difficult suddenly becomes second nature.
Grover Rogerson - Writer

Brett is a master of story structure, using cherry-picked writing theories and his own valuable insights to improve your script.
Paul Andersen – Producer/Director

My screenwriting career began straight after his class. Suzanne Vale – Writer

Brett is a really engaging teacher. I found him very knowledgeable, entertaining and generous with his ideas, feedback, etc. Would recommend. Angus

Brett is a great teacher, he's funny and engaging plus he's extremely knowledgeable. He offered a huge amount of content in an understandable way. He provides very practical advice and condenses a lot of information into an understandable and action packed course. Mollie

Brett is an engaging and excellent teacher. I would recommend the course. Kim

Brett was engaging and extremely knowledgeable. He was also generous with his time and feedback. Adele

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Available course dates

Thursday 02 April 2020

Code S345029
Start date 02.04.20
End date 04.06.20
Hours 30
Campus City
Fee $785.00

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Session	Start	End	Hours
Thu 02.04.20	06:30pm	09:30pm	3.00
Thu 09.04.20	06:30pm	09:30pm	3.00
Thu 16.04.20	06:30pm	09:30pm	3.00
Thu 23.04.20	06:30pm	09:30pm	3.00
Thu 30.04.20	06:30pm	09:30pm	3.00
Thu 07.05.20	06:30pm	09:30pm	3.00
Thu 14.05.20	06:30pm	09:30pm	3.00
Thu 21.05.20	06:30pm	09:30pm	3.00
Thu 28.05.20	06:30pm	09:30pm	3.00
Thu 04.06.20	06:30pm	09:30pm	3.00

Tuesday 19 May 2020

Code S345029
Start date 19.05.20
End date 21.07.20
Hours 30
Campus City
Fee $785.00

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Session	Start	End	Hours
Tue 19.05.20	06:30pm	09:30pm	3.00
Tue 26.05.20	06:30pm	09:30pm	3.00
Tue 02.06.20	06:30pm	09:30pm	3.00
Tue 09.06.20	06:30pm	09:30pm	3.00
Tue 16.06.20	06:30pm	09:30pm	3.00
Tue 23.06.20	06:30pm	09:30pm	3.00
Tue 30.06.20	06:30pm	09:30pm	3.00
Tue 07.07.20	06:30pm	09:30pm	3.00
Tue 14.07.20	06:30pm	09:30pm	3.00
Tue 21.07.20	06:30pm	09:30pm	3.00

Thursday 20 August 2020

Code S345029
Start date 20.08.20
End date 22.10.20
Hours 30
Campus City
Fee $785.00

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Session	Start	End	Hours
Thu 20.08.20	06:30pm	09:30pm	3.00
Thu 27.08.20	06:30pm	09:30pm	3.00
Thu 03.09.20	06:30pm	09:30pm	3.00
Thu 10.09.20	06:30pm	09:30pm	3.00
Thu 17.09.20	06:30pm	09:30pm	3.00
Thu 24.09.20	06:30pm	09:30pm	3.00
Thu 01.10.20	06:30pm	09:30pm	3.00
Thu 08.10.20	06:30pm	09:30pm	3.00
Thu 15.10.20	06:30pm	09:30pm	3.00
Thu 22.10.20	06:30pm	09:30pm	3.00

Tuesday 29 September 2020

Code S345029
Start date 29.09.20
End date 08.12.20
Hours 30
Campus City
Fee $785.00

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Session	Start	End	Hours
Tue 29.09.20	06:30pm	09:30pm	3.00
Tue 06.10.20	06:30pm	09:30pm	3.00
Tue 13.10.20	06:30pm	09:30pm	3.00
Tue 20.10.20	06:30pm	09:30pm	3.00
Tue 27.10.20	06:30pm	09:30pm	3.00
Tue 10.11.20	06:30pm	09:30pm	3.00
Tue 17.11.20	06:30pm	09:30pm	3.00
Tue 24.11.20	06:30pm	09:30pm	3.00
Tue 01.12.20	06:30pm	09:30pm	3.00
Tue 08.12.20	06:30pm	09:30pm	3.00