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Creative Screenwriting Course


Improve your skills in screenwriting and movie script development in this Creative Screenwriting Course delivered online via Zoom. Whether starting or refining your writing journey, this course introduces essential techniques including story structures, character building, scene breakdowns, and script editing.

Through practical exercises and expert guidance, you will learn how to develop compelling scripts and bring your movie ideas to life. Dive deep into screenplay formatting, visual storytelling, and pitching your script ideas in a supportive, small-class environment.

Course Outline

  • Week 1: Script structure – exploring conflict, plot, and timing
  • Week 2: Creating engaging characters and layered conflict
  • Week 3: Scene breakdown and sequence crafting
  • Week 4: Building subplots and parallel storylines
  • Week 5: Writing visual dialogue and descriptions
  • Week 6: Concept development and pitching ideas
  • Week 7: Editing techniques for polished scripts
  • Week 8: Accessing industry resources and next steps

Schedule & Pricing

  • Course Duration: 8 weeks
  • Dates: Starts 9 March 2026 to 27 April 2026
  • Days: Mondays, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • Delivery Mode: Online via Zoom
  • Price: $389

Recommended Films

  • Pulp Fiction
  • Star Wars: A New Hope
  • Undead
  • Thelma and Louise
  • Citizen Kane
  • Strictly Ballroom

Details
2 hours

You will learn

  • Understand movie structures and screenplay formatting
  • Develop strong visual characters and subplots
  • Write and edit compelling, market-ready scripts

You will get

  • Instructor-led online classes via Zoom
  • Course notes and writing resources
  • Script analysis of major films

Appropriate for

New and experienced writers seeking to develop professional screenwriting skills


Preparation

What to bring

  • Notebook with removable pages
  • Writing materials (pen or pencil)

What to wear


Your Teacher
Sydney Community College

Sydney Community College

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Sydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors

The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.

We do this by:

  • Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
  • Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
  • Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
  • Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
  • Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.

Terms

Cancellations & Refunds

If the organiser cancels the class:

You are entitled to a full refund.

If you can't attend the class:

You’re welcome to send someone in your place.

OR

  • A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.

Terms & Conditions

At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.  

At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.

That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably.  Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:

Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College. 

 Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College. 

Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued.  If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.

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