Student writing a screenplay during an online screenwriting course via Zoom

Creative Writing: Screenwriting


Unlock your creativity and learn the craft of screenwriting in this engaging online course delivered via Zoom. Whether you're new to scriptwriting or looking to refine your skills, you’ll explore the essential techniques needed to write compelling, marketable screenplays for film, television and digital media.

Discover how screenwriting differs from novel writing and gain practical tools to structure stories, develop dynamic characters, and write visually engaging scenes and dialogue. Through guided exercises and expert feedback, you’ll build the confidence and skills to bring your ideas to life on screen.

Course Outline

  • Week 1: Script structure – conflict, timing, development and plotting
  • Week 2: Creating compelling protagonists, antagonists and supporting characters
  • Week 3: Scene breakdown and story sequencing
  • Week 4: Subplots and interconnected storylines
  • Week 5: Writing dialogue and visual description
  • Week 6: Concept documents and pitching ideas
  • Week 7: Editing and rewriting techniques
  • Week 8: Scriptwriter resources and next steps

Additional Information

  • Course notes are provided by the tutor.
  • Recommended films for study include Pulp Fiction, Star Wars: A New Hope, Thelma and Louise, Citizen Kane, Strictly Ballroom and Undead.
  • Delivered online in a small, interactive class via Zoom.

Details

You will learn

  • Structure compelling screenplays with strong plots and genres
  • Develop memorable characters and engaging dialogue
  • Edit, pitch and prepare scripts for producers and media industries

You will get

  • Comprehensive course notes
  • Practical writing exercises and feedback
  • Industry insights and scriptwriting resources

Appropriate for

Aspiring screenwriters, media industry hopefuls, and writers of all levels seeking to develop scriptwriting skills.


Preparation

What to bring

  • Notebook with removable pages
  • Pen or pencil

What to wear

Casual


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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