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Screenwriting 101: Mastering the Art of Story

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This course introduces screenwriting through story development, character creation, plotting, tone, and reverse-engineering successful films and television programs. It also examines how different genres and emotional effects shape stories for film and television.

Syllabus

  • Thinking Like a Screenwriter
  • Reverse Engineering Successful Scripts
  • Building Your Story World
  • Developing Your Characters
  • Tone: The Screenwriter's Lens
  • Plotting Your Story Beats
  • Sentimental Return: "Casablanca"
  • The Tragic Sublime: "The Godfather"
  • Romantic Satisfaction: "When Harry Met Sally..."
  • Suspense & Relief: "Jaws"
  • Romantic Longing: "Annie Hall"
  • Big Wonder: "Star Wars"
  • Charm: "The Princess Bride"
  • Alienation Effect: "Do the Right Thing"
  • Redemption: "Unforgiven"
  • Surreal Connection: "Pulp Fiction"
  • Big Sympathy: "Toy Story"
  • Existential Meaning: "Fargo"
  • Film Versus Television: "MASH" & "M*A*S*H"
  • Writing a Television Plot: "Game of Thrones"
  • The Sitcom: "The Simpsons"
  • The Procedural: "CSI"
  • The Prime-Time Soap: "Grey's Anatomy"
  • Becoming a Screenwriter

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