Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television

Write a Full Length Feature Film ScriptIn this course, you will write a complete, feature-length screenplay for film or television, be it a serious drama or romantic comedy or anything in between. You’ll learn to break down the creative process into components, and you’ll discover a structured process that allows you to produce a polished and pitch-ready script by the end of the course. Completing this project will increase your confidence in your ideas and abilities, and you’ll feel prepared to pitch your first script and get started on your next. This is a course designed to tap into your creativity and is based in “Active Learning”. Most of the actual learning takes place within your own activities - that is, writing! You will learn by doing.

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Learner review: “Love the approach Professor Wheeler takes towards this course. It’s to the point, easy to follow, and very informative! Would definitely recommend it to anyone who is interested in taking a Screenplay Writing course!

The course curriculum is simple: We will adopt a professional writers room process in which you’ll write, post your work for peer review, share feedback with your peers and revise your work with the feedback you receive from your peers. That’s how we do it in the real world. You will feel as if you were in a professional writers room yet no prior experience as a writer is required. I’m a proponent of Experiential Learning (Active Learning). My lectures are short (sometimes just two minutes long) and to the point, designed in a step-by-step process essential to your success as a script writer. I will guide you but I won’t “show” you how to write. I firmly believe that the only way to become a writer is to write, write, write.

Learner Review: “I would like to thank this course instructor. It’s an amazing course”

What you’ll need to get started: As mentioned above, no prior script writing experience is required. To begin with, any basic word processor will do. During week two, you can choose to download some free scriptwriting software such as Celtx or Trelby or you may choose to purchase Final Draft, the industry standard, or you can continue to use your word processor and do your own script formatting.

Learner Review: “Now I am a writer!”

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• You will learn how to write and complete a full-length, feature film screenplay. You will have a finished script in hand at the end of the course.

Syllabus

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Week One - Creating The Idea
Week 2
Week Two: Logline and Dramatic Question
Week 3
Week Three Create your character profile(s)
Week 4
Week Four: The Three Act Story Arc
Week 5
Week Five: Screenplay Formatting and Software
Week 6
Week Six: Begin your screenplay
Week 7
Week Seven: The middle section of Act One
Week 8
Week Eight: Write the final section of Act One
Week 9
Week Nine: Table read Act One
Week 10
Week Ten: Begin Act Two
Week 11
Week Eleven: Write pages 41-50
Week 12
Week Twelve: Write pages 51-60
Week 13
Week Thirteen: Write pages 61-70
Week 14
Week Fourteen: Write pages 71-80
Week 15
Week Fifteen: Table read Acts One and Two
Week 16
Week Sixteen: Write pages 81-90
Week 17
Week Seventeen: Write pages 91-100
Week 18
Week Eighteen: Finish Act Three
Week 19
Week Nineteen: Table read your entire script
Week 20
Week Twenty: Finishing things up.

FAQ

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:

What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?

When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Reviews

Writing is discipline, this is what you'll learn in this amazing course.

This course, its instructor and many peers keep you motivated to write with joy, meaning and structure, especially in these uniquely turbulent times of socio-political flux with a pandemic on top.

The most effective online course on Script Writing.

brilliant. It allowed me to get started with screenwriting and wasnt challenging.