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Script Writing

CIN 304

Script Writing explores the use of traditional three-act narrative structure and alternative narrative structures in the feature-length screenplay through analysis of screenplays and films. Major topics include organizational strategies, story and character development, and the writing process. Students develop and write a feature-length screenplay.

LESSONS

Writing with Pen

Lesson #1

Introduction

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Lesson #2

Story Structure

Shadow Show

Lesson #3

Creating Characters

Red Chairs

Lesson #4

The Treatment

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Lesson #5

Visualization

Photo Studio Lights

Lesson #6

Intros + Outros

Friends Drinking Coffee

Lesson #7

Writing Dialogue

Face Against the Wall

Lesson #8

Writer's Block

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Lesson #9

First Draft

Reading Braille

Lesson #10

Table Read

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Lesson #11

Second Draft

Watching a Movie

Lesson #12

Next Steps

RESOURCES

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SOFTWARE

Free Screenwriting Software

Love letter

FORMAT GUIDE

Screenplay Formatting Guide

Book of Laws

TEXTBOOK

Screenwriting for Dummies

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