Film 210: Introduction to Screenwriting - Fall 2024
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Film 210: Introduction to Screenwriting
Announcements and Reminders
- Lesson 1 and Assignment 1 have been posted, along with video and audio for both, as well as a review of the syllabus. You can find them at the bottom of the homepage.
- I'll be on Discord throughout this week, so if you have questions or concerns, please ask. I'm trying a new structure this semester, so I'm certain we'll find some unexpected bumps along the way.
- Groups have been updated.
- Please find a scriptwriting program for the class. Test it out and find one that works for you.
Important Links
- Film 210 (Fall 2024) Syllabus: Video | Audio
- Discord - required for communication with the class.
- If you are new to Discord, please use this guide.
- Groups - Find out which group you’re assigned to and book your meeting.
- Book a meeting with David - use this as an opportunity to ask questions and get help. This will be treated as a weekly reflection.
- Dealing with David's Notes
- U of R Emergency Information
- U of R Mental Wellness Hub
- Writing Tools - a vast collection of screenwriting programs, AI tools, grammar checkers, and helpful guides.
- Things to look out for in your scripts
Questions or concerns? Email me: David.Gane@uregina.ca | me@davidgane.com or contact me on the Discord.
Course Schedule and Assignments
Week 1 (Sept 4–10): Syllabus review | Formatting
- 📄 Lesson Page: Syllabus | Formatting
- 🎥 Video: Syllabus | Formatting
- 🎧 Audio: Syllabus | Formatting
Assignment 1:
- 📝 Written Instructions
- 🎥 Video
- 🎧 Audio
- Assigned: Sept 4
- Due: Sept 24
Week 2 (Sept 11–17): WOARO and Story Structure
- 📄 Lesson Page
- 🎥 Video
- 🎧 Audio
Week 3 (Sept 18–24): Descriptions
- 📄 Lesson Page
- 🎥 Video
- 🎧 Audio
Reminder: Assignment 1 due on Sept 24
Week 4 (Sept 25–Oct 1): Want, Obstacles, Outcomes
- 📄 Lesson Page
- 🎥 Video
- 🎧 Audio
Assignment 2:
- 📝 Written Instructions
- 🎥 Video
- 🎧 Audio
- Assigned: Sept 25
- Due: Oct 15
Week 5 (Oct 2–8): Action and Response
- 📄 Lesson Page
- 🎥 Video
- 🎧 Audio
Week 6 (Oct 9–22): Scene Dynamics
- 📄 Lesson Page
- 🎥 Video
- 🎧 Audio
📚 READING WEEK (Oct. 14–20)
No classes this week.
Reminder: Assignment 2 due on Oct 15.
Assignment 3:
- 📝 Written Instructions
- 🎥 Video
- 🎧 Audio
- Assigned: Oct 16
- Due: Nov 5
Week 7 (Oct 23–29): Inner Want
- 📄 Lesson Page
- 🎥 Video
- 🎧 Audio
Week 8 (Oct 30–Nov 5): Inner Obstacle
- 📄 Lesson Page
- 🎥 Video
- 🎧 Audio
Reminder: Assignment 3 due on Nov 5.
Week 9 (Nov 6–12): Theme & Symbols
- 📄 Lesson Page
- 🎥 Video
- 🎧 Audio
Assignment 4:
- 📝 Written Instructions
- 🎥 Video
- 🎧 Audio
- Assigned: Nov 6
- Due: Nov 19
Week 10 (Nov 13–19): Character and World Building
- 📄 Lesson Page
- 🎥 Video
- 🎧 Audio
Reminder: Assignment 4 due on Nov 19
Week 11 (Nov 20–26): Rewriting
- 📄 Lesson Page
- 🎥 Video
- 🎧 Audio
Script Pitch and Final Script:
- 📝 Written Instructions
- 🎥 Video
- 🎧 Audio
- Assigned: Nov 20
- Due: Pitch: Nov 26 | Final Script: Dec 6
Reminder: Final Script Pitch due on Nov 26
Week 12 (Nov 27–Dec 3): Outlining
- 📄 Lesson Page
- 🎥 Video
- 🎧 Audio
Note: Early submission of Final Script by Dec 3 - 1% bonus on final mark
Week 13 (Dec 4–6): Real World
- 📄 Lesson Page
- 🎥 Video
- 🎧 Audio
Reminder: Final Script due on Dec 6