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Core Connections Within Plots & Scenes

SCRIPT X 465.10E

Master the rhythmic nature of scenes and the larger narratives in which they live in this course devoted to maximizing the impact of screenwriting story structure.

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What you can learn.

Complete exercises and get feedback to help you understand how structure operates in contemporary stories
Analyze memorable story-arcs and scenes from features, shorts, limited series, and TV episodes
Learn to craft Structure Charts/Lists to provide profound insight into satisfying plots and scenes
Unlock deep links between events in stories you're passionate about writing for film and television

About this course:

Storytelling can be challenging, and developing meaningful structure is an essential underlying component, no matter the medium. This course guides you to master the rhythmic nature of scenes — and the larger narratives in which these scenes live — through practice exercises and critical feedback. You analyze memorable story-arcs and scenes from selected features, shorts, made-for-TV movies, limited-series and individual TV episodes to craft “Structure Charts/Lists,” which are simple documents that can provide profound creative insights into building satisfying plots and scenes. This industry-standard, story-structure tool can help you unlock deep links between events in stories you’re passionate to write for film or television.

Spring 2025 Schedule

April 5 - June 7

Saturday 2:00PM - 5:00PM PT

Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)

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Instructor: Shari Goodhartz

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Fee:

$720.00

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Location: Remote Classroom

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Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

This course is held via video teleconference. Instructors use Zoom to offer live class meetings at the designated class meeting time. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation. Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.

Refund Deadline

Refunds only available from February 03, 2025 to April 13, 2025

Course Requirements

Internet access required to access course materials.

Schedule

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Sat Apr 5, 2025

2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT