Write a Marketable Script in 10 Weeks with Final Draft Latest Release

Write a Marketable Script in 10 Weeks with Final Draft (Latest Release)

Full Description

The purpose of this course is not just to produce a single script-although that will happen. The real purpose is to show you the structure of scripts and how to produce "marketable" scripts in a minimal amount of time. The instructor of this course is a seasoned scriptwriter who has a successful history of teaching students the art and science of scriptwriting. You will walk away from this course with the tools, techniques and the fundamental knowledge and information needed to get started or continue your scriptwriting work. The majority of this course is devoted to your writing, submission and the instructors editing of your work. Each script is reviewed and through your diligent rewrites you will enhance your abilities to expand and improve upon story lines and the creation of believable characters that dynamically interact with each other. Final Draft Software automates and enhances the scriptwriting process. S/H charge of $10.00 Domestic is included in the cost of the course. $40.00 International to be paid in addition to course tuition. Please contact the instructor for payment details after you have formally enrolled.

Outcomes:

As a result of this online course you will within 10 weeks be able to: -Author a marketable script or enhance an existing one currently under development -Effectively "work the script" by honing characters, scenes and locations that need fine tuning or further development -Understand and use the basic and some advanced features of the Final Draft Software.

Assessment:

-Full and total instructor reviews given to each script submitted -Constructive written comments and criticism given to your work -Correct written responses to instructor regarding questions related to your scriptwriting rewrites -Self assessment of your work based on a baseline (starting point) and the ending point of this course

Week 1 Setting goals for the course

Course introduction

What are the characteristics of a marketable script? What are its component parts? How do we migrate a script from origination of ideas to final marketable product?
Week 2 Developing workable stories Week 3 Developing believable characters Week 4 Draft of Act One of a three-act script Week 5 Rewrite of Act One Week 6 Draft of Act Two Week 7 Rewrite of Act Two Week 8 Draft of Act Three Week 9 Rewrite of Act Three Week 10 Wrap Up

-Steps needed to submit your script to agents and producers
-Continuation of work (methods to keep you thinking and going)
-Staying in contact with instructor
-Advanced scriptwriting workshops (further development and refinement)

Contact Hours: 30