Screenwriting

Are you a writer with a great idea for a movie or TV show? Here’s your chance to turn it into a reality! In this class, participants will learn everything they need to know to write a screenplay. Over twelve weeks, artists will learn foundational screenwriting skills including story structure, character development, and formatting. Weekly classes will involve writing-based activities/prompts, as well as group discussions that include instruction, reflection, and sharing. Artists will be encouraged to find their unique creative voice and hone their storytelling skills.  

This class is ideal for artists who enjoy reading and telling stories, artists who have an interest in creative writing, and those who like to work both individually and collaboratively.  

By the end of the course, participants will have developed their own screenplay. Additionally, there is a possibility that your script could be produced as a film in 2024!  

This class is open to mixed ability participants ages 16+   

Dates: 

Week 1 (September 13): Introductions,  

Week 2 (September 20): Storytelling basics  

Week 3 (September 27): Storytelling basics Part II 

Week 4 (October 4): Story Development  

Week 5 (October 11): Script Formatting  

Week 6 (October 18): Character Development  

Week 7 (October 25): Writing Dialogue 

Week 8 (Nov 1): Action and scene setting 

Week 9 (Nov 8): Research  

Week 10 (Nov 15): Group critique  

Week 11 (Nov 22): Working as a Writer – Industry talk  

Week 12 (Nov 29): Final class, wrap up 

TAUGHT BY: Katie Wackett

LOCATION: National accessArts Centre
Wednesdays | September 13 – November 29, 2023
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM MT

COST: $156 ($13/class)