VFS Writing: How to Write Dialogue (On Campus) Oct 20 - Dec 1

In this 7-week course, learn to write believable, character-driven film dialogue through exercises, scene creation, and editing.
About this Event

Specifically tailored for film, this course will guide students through the steps of writing believable character-driven dialogue. With specific in-class writing exercises, students will be able to identify what makes dialogue interesting, believable and workable. They will create short scenes, from one to three pages long, which they will edit in-between classes. At the end of the course, students are expected to hand in a finished collection of scenes that demonstrate their ability to produce effective film dialogue.

Schedule: Tuesday, 5-8pm, PDT on campus, Oct 20 - Dec 1

• Oct 20 (First Class)
• Oct 27
• Nov 3
• Nov 10
• Nov 17
• Nov 24
• Dec 1 (Final Class)

Cost: $750

Instructor: John Meadows

Learning Outcomes – Participants Will:

• Create believable film dialogue.
• Apply principles of screenwriting such as conflict, sub-text
• and agendas to dialogue.
• Use critical analysis on scripts, character and story
• structure.

Requirements:

• Paper, pen, pencil, and notepad

Prerequisites:

• IELTS Score of 6.0 or higher is required