Writing for Film and Television: Step 3

The course begins with a brief introduction to writing a complete screenplay, along with tips and tricks for rewriting.

Through sessions on advanced visual storytelling, subtext and exposition, you will explore techniques to strengthen your writing. There will be ample opportunities to revise and refine your screenplay throughout the course.

In one of the final sessions, you will focus on the business side of screenwriting, gaining essential knowledge to help you write what sells, and sell what you write.

Any essential or recommended reading will be shared by the course teacher once the course is confirmed to run.

You will require access to a device with an internet connection.

If you have fully engaged with all the learning activities and have attended regularly, by the end of the course, you should be able to:

• Develop an idea into a marketable script;
• Pitch a screen story in both written and oral form;
• Apply advanced professional techniques to your own writing.

This course is suited to students who have studied introductory and intermediate level skills in screenwriting; or who have started writing themselves and have a work in progress that they want to improve.

We welcome all and are committed to fostering a positive culture and sense of community among learners and staff. We expect learners to treat others with dignity and respect. Learners must be aged 16+.

If you have a disability, learning difficulty, health condition, or personal circumstances which may affect your learning, please let us know so that we can make appropriate adjustments in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. 

Wherever possible, we mainstream adjustments in line with the University’s accessible and inclusive learning policy.

Learners will have limited access to the University’s student support services who will signpost appropriate local sources of support. 

This course is suited to students who have studied introductory and intermediate level skills in screenwriting; or who have started writing themselves and have a work in progress that they want to improve.

You will need to have reading, listening and communication skills, including the ability to understand detailed ideas and information presented verbally and in writing. You must be comfortable learning in English if it is not your first language. You will need basic digital skills, such as using a computer and navigating a website, to access the learning materials.

Please note that the course booking deadline is 8 days before the course start date.