Scriptwriting 101 (10 Week Course)

Name: Scriptwriting 101 (10 Week Course)
Start: 2023-03-01T19:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-04-23T20:30:00+00:00
Location: West Suffolk College in Thetford

Schedule

Wed Mar 01 2023 at 07:00 pm to Wed Apr 23 2025 at 08:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

West Suffolk College in Thetford | Thetford, EN

This course explores the creative process behind storytelling for the visual/audial
mediums. *TICKETS GO ON SALE 1 AUGUST*
About this Event

This ten-week course is term time only taking place on Wednesdays 6.30pm - 8.30pm .

Have you ever found yourself blown away by a story put to screen or stage? Have you ever listened to a radio drama and wondered how to write one yourself?

Well, then— this is the course for you!

The 'Scriptwriting 101' course will encourage you to create original scripted works in a fun and supportive environment, all while receiving guidance and tips from a theatre and broadcast media industry professional.

Across weekly lessons, we will explore the following:

The differences in format between scripts for stage, screen and radio
Methods for effective storytelling
Plot and building narrative
Characterisation
Setting and genre
Dialogue
Pacing
Action

You will learn through a blend of lectures, practical tasks and writing workshops, as well as optional activities to be completed at home. By the end of term, you will be given the opportunity to share your work with your peers and give/receive constructive feedback.