Screenplays are where cinematic stories are born! Screenplays provide the blueprint for a movie or TV show.
The Screenwriting Institute is a week-long program designed for high school students to gain an understanding of the art and craft of writing screenplays for film, television, and/or video games. Students will learn how to write their own screenplay and meet with Screenwriting professionals.
Topics Covered:
Structure – Set-up and Pay-Off
Storyboarding and Screenwriting
Character Development – Goals, Obstacles, and Flaws
Workshopping and Editing
Genre and Tone
Hands-On Experiences:
Work to write a screenplay
Watch and analyze different styles of filmmaking
Engage in discussions with professional screenwriters
Hear about trends and see behind the scenes
Learn to use Final Draft software – what the pros use!
Hands-on experiences are subject to change.
Details
Listing Type:Summer Programs
Program Delivery:Residential
Provided By:College
Session Start:July
Session Length:One Week
Entering Grade:9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Category:Performing & Visual Arts
Sub-Categories:Filmmaking and Digital Media, Writing, Arts
Selective:No
Ages:15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Minimum Cost:$1,500 - $2,999
Career Clusters:Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications
Screenplays are where cinematic stories are born! Screenplays provide the blueprint for a movie or TV show.
The Screenwriting Institute is a week-long program designed for high school students to gain an understanding of the art and craft of writing screenplays for film, television, and/or video games. Students will learn how to write their own screenplay and meet with Screenwriting professionals.
Topics Covered:
Structure – Set-up and Pay-Off
Storyboarding and Screenwriting
Character Development – Goals, Obstacles, and Flaws
Workshopping and Editing
Genre and Tone
Hands-On Experiences:
Work to write a screenplay
Watch and analyze different styles of filmmaking
Engage in discussions with professional screenwriters
Hear about trends and see behind the scenes
Learn to use Final Draft software – what the pros use!
