Creative Writing: Screenwriting
Discover the craft of screenwriting and bring your story ideas to life in this practical and inspiring course. Delivered online via Zoom in a small, interactive class, this course explores the essential techniques behind writing compelling scripts for film, television and digital media.
Learn how to structure a screenplay, develop memorable characters, write authentic dialogue, and transform ideas into marketable scripts. Through guided exercises and expert feedback, you will gain the tools and confidence to create scenes that work powerfully on screen.
Course Outline
- Week 1: Script structure – conflict, timing, development and plotting
- Week 2: Creating engaging protagonists, antagonists and supporting characters
- Week 3: Developing a scene breakdown
- Week 4: Building subplots and connected storylines
- Week 5: Writing visual dialogue and description
- Week 6: Concept documents and pitching ideas
- Week 7: Editing and rewriting your screenplay
- Week 8: Scriptwriting resources and next steps
Schedule & Pricing
- 8-week course
- 7:00pm–9:00pm (one evening per week)
- Course fee: $389
Course notes are provided by the tutor. Additional books and films will be recommended to support your ongoing development.
Details
You will learn
- Structure a screenplay with strong plot and genre foundations
- Develop compelling characters and engaging dialogue for the screen
- Edit, refine and pitch a marketable script idea
You will get
- Expert guidance from an experienced tutor
- Comprehensive course notes and writing exercises
- Practical feedback in a small online class setting
Appropriate for
Aspiring screenwriters, media industry hopefuls, and both new and experienced writers looking to develop scriptwriting skills.
Preparation
What to bring
- Notebook with removable pages
- Pen or pencil
What to wear
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
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.
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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