Certificate Program In Screenplay Writing (Hybrid)

A two-month certificate program in screenplay writing provides a focused and immersive introduction to the art and craft of writing for film. Students explore the fundamental principles of storytelling, character development, plot structure, dialogue, and formatting through a combination of theoretical instruction and practical exercises. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on experience, allowing participants to develop their own screenplays from concept to completion. By the end of the program, students will have written several short screenplays or a feature-length script, gaining a solid foundation in screenplay writing and a portfolio showcasing their creative storytelling abilities.

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SATURDAY AND SUNDAY: 10: 30 AM TO 1:30 PM (90 HOURS)
2 DAYS CONTACT CLASSES AT LUMINAR CAMPUS, KOCHI

Subjects covered

STAGE 1 (MONTH 1)

INTRODUCTION TO SCREENPLAY WRITING.
BASIC HISTORY OF SCREENPLAY.
FILM SCREENING ASSIGNMENTS.

STAGE 2

UNDERSTANDING IMAGE FORMATION
UNDERSTANDING THE SCREENPLAY.
GENRE AND STYLE.
BASIC STRUCTURE OF A STORY.
CONSTRUCTION OF A STORY.
STORY SOURCES.
STORYTELLING. (PRACTICAL EXERCISES)

STAGE 3

SCRIPT WRITING STAGES. IDEA SYNOPSIS TREATMENT – SCREENPLAY – SHOOTING SCRIPT STORYBOARD.
DIFFERENT WRITING FORMATS.
DEVELOPING STORY INTO SYNOPSIS.
3 ACT STRUCTURE.
STRUCTURE OF A SCREENPLAY.
SCENE BUILDING AND DESCRIPTIONS.
TIMING AND PACING.
SYMBOLS IN A SCREENPLAY.
CHARACTER CREATIONS. DESIGN DIALOGUES.
BASIC COMPONENTS OF A BREAKDOWN SHEET.

STAGE 4

5 ACT STRUCTURE.-EXPOSITION - COMPLICATION -CRISIS - CLIMAX RESOLUTION.
FINAL PROJECT : MAKING DUPLICATE SCRIPT. (INDIVIDUAL PROJECT)
FINAL PROJECT : WRITING YOUR OWN SCREENPLAY. (INDIVIDUAL PROJECT)