UNIVERSITY OF MALTA
Faculty of Media and Knowledge Sciences – Short Courses
Introduction to Screenwriting
delivered by:
Ms. Monica Maslowska and Ms. Rebecca Anastasi
Dates:
Time:
Max No. of Students:
Venue:
Course Fee:
1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11th April, 2013
18:00 – 20:00
15
MaKS Room 106, University of Malta
Euro 65 (smartcard refundable)
Course Outline:
Introduction to Cinematic Storytelling
Plot, Structure, Backstory and Sub-plots
Character: Design, the Character Arc, Decisions and Unfinished Business
Conflict, Setting, Narration and Time
Scene Description, Action
Dialogue: Uses, Functions and Writing Dialogue as Action
Genre, Mood, Tone and Imagery
Synopsis, Treatment, Final Draft, Screenplay Standard Formatting
Deconstructing the Screenplay: How to Read Screenplays and the Script Report.
Learning Outcomes:
An awareness of screenwriting as a craft,
An understanding of:
• What makes a cinematic story (language of cinema)
• What makes a story great (emotional journey)
• Story’s structure and its theme (spine)
• The difference between plot-driven and character driven stories
• The difference between Speculative (on spec) and Commissioned Screenplays
The ability to:
• Write an outline, synopsis and treatment
• Read and format screenplays professionally
Places are on a first come, first served basis and participants will be given a certificate of
attendance.
For applications, payment details and further information kindly contact MaKS faculty office;
Ms. Marvic Cuschieri on marvic.cuschieri@um.edu.mt or Mr. Elton Mamo on elton.mamo@um.edu.mt.