Introduction to Scriptwriting with Nina Millns

Ref: D1D42259

Location: London
£140

Places available

About this course

Join award-winning published author and scriptwriter Nina Millns for a scriptwriting course for beginners and improvers covering the basics of scriptwriting.

Course Description

We will cover the basics of scriptwriting; what makes a good script and what makes a bad one; how to translate an idea into a script; the differences between theatre, audio and screen and a chance to try your hand at all three. How to generate ideas. Revealing story through dialogue and action. Setting, Character, act / episode arc and series structure, and more.

Course Materials

Included

On this course the tutor will supply most of the materials including a detailed presentation on screen of notes covering the course material including written examples

What students need to bring

Note-taking material

Available to buy

A good variety of art and craft materials are available to buy in the Gardens Gatehouse Shop.

Timetable

Student registration: 10.30am - 11am
Course teaching: 11am – 5.15pm 
Morning session: 11am - 1pm
Lunch break: 1pm - 2pm (lunch is not included)
Afternoon session: 2pm - 5.15pm (15 minute break, 3.30pm–3.45pm)
Teaching finishes: 5.15pm  
 

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