Screen Writing 101, Grades 11-12

Holiday course

Develop your writing skills to tell stories for the screen. Learn about genre, scene construction, character and dialogue within screen context and construct scenes that will come alive when performed.

Course components

• Discover the principles of screen writing as you work with a professional writer.
• Construct scenes, develop characters and dialogue as you begin to write your own screen play.
• Gain valuable feedback on your synopsis and scene construction by an industry professional.

Outcomes

• Creation of engaging characters and dialogue when writing for the screen.
• Construction of plot lines and treatments for screen plays.
• Ability to edit your work based on constructive feedback from an industry professional.

Important information

• Please read our Cancellation and Transfer Policy.
• Flights and Accommodation: From time to time we may need to cancel an advertised course. Before booking flights and accommodation for travel to attend a NIDA Open course, please contact the NIDA Open office to confirm if your course will proceed as planned. NIDA does not accept liability for any associated costs of attendance or cancellation.
• Please ensure that you have given a valid email and mobile number as any course changes will be communicated via email or sms.
• Please wear comfortable clothing you can move in for all drama and performance related courses. Clothing that restricts movement is inappropriate.
• Please wear closed-in shoes. Shoes may be removed in the rehearsal room on the direction of the class tutor.
• Participants must provide their own lunch, including snacks and drinks.
• Students in courses for Grades 11–12 will not be supervised during breaks and are free to leave the venue at designated break times should they wish.