Screenwriting: stage 2

A workshop for those of you who have completed 'Screenwriting: stage 1' or have a first draft of a completed short or feature length screenplay from which to work.

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Key course information

Dates
09/05/11 - 11/07/11

Day(s)
Mon

Duration
9 weeks

Time
19:40 - 21:40

Fees
Full fee: £95
Senior fee: £95
Concession: £28

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
HW092*

Availability
Available
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Interview required before you can enrol

Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions.

Call 020 7492 2652 or humanities@citylit.ac.uk

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Course outline

What is the course about?

Developing your own material and your understanding of how screenwriting works, in a supportive and creative workshop environment.

What topics will we cover?

This course will include structure, visual writing, sub-plot, characterisation, dialogue, script editing and re-writing
techniques. The course is project-based, ie. aimed at developing your own work, but you must be prepared to give
generously in helping your fellow participants with their own projects. If you are secretive about your work or reluctant to contribute to the work of others (without credit or financial reward) you should NOT apply.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Respond to and assess pieces of writing with sensitivity
- Write a step outline and pitch for your own feature film
- Write sample scenes for your own feature film
- Apply an enhanced awareness of technique to your own work and other material critically
- Assess your own and other material.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

You should have completed either Screenwriting Stage 1 or another introductory screenwriting course PLUS have a 1-3 page proposal for an original film or tv project from which to work.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Theory, discussion, viewing film clips, reading sample scripts, individual, pair work and group exercises, criticism and assessment by the tutor.

The Tutor
Guy Meredith is a scriptwriter, story consultant and teacher with 25 years' experience in the business. He has taught scriptwriting at a number of universities and professional bodies both in this country and abroad. His writing credits include Ruth Rendell Mysteries for ITV and Einstein for the BBC, as well as The Bill and Heartbeat. His radio play, 'The Surprise Symphony' was the UK entry for the Prix Italia.

City lit reserves the right to change course tutors or venues from those advertised in this outline. In line with our refund policy we are unable to grant a refund on the grounds of a change of tutor/venue.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Pen and paper

Suggested reading:
As many screenplays as you can, either published or via the internet (try Drew's 'Script-o-rama').

'The Writer's Journey' by Christopher Vogler, (Boxtree Press) is interesting, also books by Linda Seger.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

Yes. Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. Oral and written feedback is given by the tutor; feedback from class members while developing your screenplay and sharing ideas.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 201 of the 10-11 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2652

humanities@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times:

During term-time Monday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30

Non term-time Monday 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30

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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
23/09/10 to 09/12/10	Thu	19:40 - 21:40	12 weeks	£126	£126	£38	HW063	Full	» Select
10/01/11 to 28/03/11	Mon	18:00 - 19:30	12 weeks	£95	£95	£28	HW266	Available	» Select
28/04/11 to 30/06/11	Thu	14:45 - 16:45	10 weeks	£102	£58	£27	HW249	Available	» Select
09/05/11 to 11/07/11	Mon	19:40 - 21:40	9 weeks	£95	£95	£28	HW092	Available	» Select

Contact us

Humanities

Tel: 020 7492 2652

humanities@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times:

During term-time Monday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30

Non term-time Monday 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30

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