Course description
This course aims to
We will examine in some detail the key elements of screen writing, and how these elements are transposed in script form, all
the time learning through actively working on writing screenplays. The first term will concentrate on the writing of short film
scripts by each of the students, and the second will be focused on a group writing project - either the writing of a full-length
feature film, or the creation of a television series 'bible', depending upon the particular interests of the group.
The emphasis of the course will always be on developing the writing of each student, and will necessarily involve working
outside of the class on the script in hand. This work will be carefully structured, with a specific task to achieve in the week
between each class. Students will be expected to talk about and show their work to the group, and to participate in
constructive discussions of each-other's writing.
What materials will I need?
LIBRARY
Students are advised not to buy books until they attend their first session:
Syd Field: 'Screenplay, The basic primer' Bantam/Dell
Robert McKee: 'Story, In depth and comprehensive analysis' Methuen
Christopher Vogler: 'The Writer's Journey, Mythic Story Structure' Pan
William Goldman: 'Adventures in the Screen Trade and Which Lie did I tell?, classic screenwriter's tales of Hollywood'
Richard Krevolin: 'Screenwriting From the Soul, Rilke inspired advice'
David Mamet: 'A Whore's Profession and Writing in Restaurants, Provocative Essays', Faber
Is there any extra study outside the class?
This CCE course carries higher education credit, which recognises students' learning. To facilitate that recognition, students
undertake written or oral assignments during their course of study and some of the resulting work is presented for
assessment. The assignments are introduced by the tutor as an integral part of the course and are used as a means of
enabling students to assimilate the course material and consolidate their learning in an enjoyable and stimulating way.
Contact details for this course
Please contact GAE to enrol on this course or for more information.
Contact name
Support Officer Oliver Fisher
Post
Brighton Junction,
Isetta Square,
Brighton,
BN1 4GQ
Telephone
01273 810210
