- Level Foundation
- المدة 93 ساعات hours
- الطبع بواسطة Michigan State University
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Write a Full Length Feature Film Script In this course, you will write a complete, feature-length screenplay for film or television, be it a serious drama or romantic comedy or anything in between. You'll learn to break down the creative process into components, and you'll discover a structured process that allows you to produce a polished and pitch-ready script by the end of the course. Completing this project will increase your confidence in your ideas and abilities, and you'll feel prepared to pitch your first script and get started on your next. This is a course designed to tap into your creativity and is based in "Active Learning". Most of the actual learning takes place within your own activities - that is, writing! You will learn by doing. Learner review: "Love the approach Professor Wheeler takes towards this course. It's to the point, easy to follow, and very informative! Would definitely recommend it to anyone who is interested in taking a Screenplay Writing course! The course curriculum is simple: We will adopt a professional writers room process in which you'll write, post your work for peer review, share feedback with your peers and revise your work with the feedback you receive from your peers. That's how we do it in the real world. You will feel as if you were in a professional writers room yet no prior experience as a writer is required. I'm a proponent of Experiential Learning (Active Learning). My lectures are short (sometimes just two minutes long) and to the point, designed in a step-by-step process essential to your success as a script writer. I will guide you but I won't "show" you how to write. I firmly believe that the only way to become a writer is to write, write, write. Learner Review: "I would like to thank this course instructor. It's an amazing course" What you'll need to get started: As mentioned above, no prior script writing experience is required. To begin with, any basic word processor will do. During week two, you can choose to download some free scriptwriting software such as Celtx or Trelby or you may choose to purchase Final Draft, the industry standard, or you can continue to use your word processor and do your own script formatting. Learner Review: "Now I am a writer!" If you have any concerns regarding the protection of your original work, Coursera's privacy policy protects the learner's IP and you are indeed the sole owners of your work.الوحدات
Video Lecture: Create your idea
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Videos
- Creating The Idea For Your Feature Film
Assignment: Post your idea for a feature film
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Peer Review
- Create your feature film idea.
Assignment: Create a Writers Group
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Discussions
- Form a writers group
Video Lecture: Create a Logline
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Videos
- Create a Logline
Assignment: Create the Logline for your Feature Film
1
Peer Review
- Create the Logline for your Feature Film
Video Lecture: The Dramatic Question
1
Videos
- Create the Dramatic Question
Assignment: Create your Dramatic Question
1
Peer Review
- Create your Dramatic Question
Reminder to create a Writers Group
1
Discussions
- Create A Writers Group
Video Lecture: Character Profiles
1
Videos
- Create your character profiles
Assignment: Create your Character Profiles
1
Peer Review
- Create your character profile(s)
Video Lecture: The Three Act Structure
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Videos
- The Three Act Story Arc of a Feature Length Screenplay
Video Lecture: Outline Act One
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Videos
- Outline Act One
Assignment: Write an Outline of Act One
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Peer Review
- Write an Outline of Act One
Video Lecture: Outline your First Ten Pages
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Videos
- Outline your First Ten Pages
Assignment: Write an Outline of your first ten pages.
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Peer Review
- Write an Outline of your first ten pages.
Video Lecture: Screenplay formatting
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Videos
- Screenplay Format and Grammar
Video Lecture: Screenplay Software
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Videos
- Becoming Familiar with the Software
Assignment: Get familiar with your scriptwriting software
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Readings
- Practice with your screenplay software of choice.
Video Lecture: Telling your story through action and dialogue
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Videos
- Action and Dialogue
Video Lecture: The First Ten Pages
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Videos
- Writing the First Ten Pages of your Screenplay
Assignment: Write the First Ten Pages of your Screenplay
1
Peer Review
- Write the first ten pages of your screenplay
Video Lecture:Outline pages 11-20
1
Videos
- Outline the middle section of Act One
Assignment: Write an Outline of pages 11-20
1
Peer Review
- Write an Outline of pages 11-20
Video Lecture: Write pages 11-20
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Videos
- Write pages 11-20
Assignment: Write pages 11-20
1
Peer Review
- Write pages 11-20
Video Lecture: Write pages 21-30
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Videos
- Write pages 21-30
Assignment: Write pages 21-30
1
Peer Review
- Write pages 21-30
Video Lecture: Table read Act One
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Videos
- Table read Act One
Assignment: Table read Act One of your screenplay
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Readings
- Table read Act One
Video Lecture: Act Two - Pages 31-40
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Videos
- Act Two - Write pages 31-40
Assignment: Write pages 31-40
1
Peer Review
- Write pages 31-40
Video Lecture: Write pages 41-50
1
Videos
- Write pages 41-50
Assignment: Write pages 41-50
1
Peer Review
- Write pages 41-50
Video Lecture: Write pages 51-60
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Videos
- Write pages 51-60
Assignment: Write pages 51-60
1
Peer Review
- Write pages 51-60
Video Lecture: Write pages 61-70
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Videos
- Write pages 61-70
Assignment: Write pages 61-70 and provide peer review
1
Peer Review
- Write pages 61-70
Video Lecture: Write pages 71-80
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Videos
- Write pages 71-80
Assignment: Write pages 71-80
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Peer Review
- Write pages 71-80
Video Lecture: Table Read Acts One and Two
1
Videos
- Table Read Acts One and Two
Untitled Lesson
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Readings
- Table Read Acts One and Two
Video Lecture: Act Three - Write pages 81-90
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Videos
- Act Three - Write pages 81-90
Assignment: Write pages 81-90
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Peer Review
- Write pages 81-90
Video Lecture: Write pages 91-100
1
Videos
- Write page 90-100
Assignment: Write pages 90-100
1
Peer Review
- Write pages 91-100
Video Lecture: Write pages 100-110
1
Videos
- Write Pages 100-110
Assignment: Write pages 100-110
1
Peer Review
- Write Pages 100-110
Video Lecture: Table Read Acts One, Two and Three
1
Videos
- Table Read Acts One, Two and Three
Assignment: Table read Acts One, Two and Three
1
Readings
- Table Read Acts One, Two and Three
Assignment: Read the finished scripts of THREE of your peers
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Peer Review
- Read and Review the finished scripts of three of your peers
Video Lecture: Write a Cold Open
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Videos
- Write a Cold Open
Video Lecture: Write a Synopsis
1
Videos
- Write a Synopsis
Video Lecture: Thank you and Congratulations!
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Assignment
- Final course reflection
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Videos
- Thank You and Congratulations
Auto Summary
Embark on a creative journey with "Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television," taught by Professor Wheeler. This foundational course in Arts & Humanities guides you through writing a complete feature-length screenplay, whether it's a drama, comedy, or anything in between. Emphasizing active learning, you'll develop your script through writing exercises, peer reviews, and revisions. Ideal for beginners, the course spans 5580 minutes and offers various subscription options including Starter, Professional, and Paid. Enroll now to turn your cinematic ideas into a polished, pitch-ready script!

David Wheeler