Postgraduate Certificate in Screenwriting for Student Project-Based Learning

• Fundamentals of Screenwriting: Introduction to the core elements of screenwriting, including plot, character, dialogue, and structure. 
• Advanced Screenwriting Techniques: Exploration of complex storytelling methods and structures, including non-linear narratives, unreliable narrators, and genre-bending.
• Adaptation for the Screen: Study of the process of adapting existing works (such as novels, plays, or true stories) for the screen, including the legal and ethical considerations involved.
• Collaborative Screenwriting: Examination of the collaborative process of screenwriting, including working with producers, directors, and other writers.
• Script Editing and Development: Analysis of the script editing and development process, including giving and receiving feedback, rewriting, and polishing.
• Production for Screenwriters: Overview of the production process, including pre-production, production, and post-production, and how they impact the screenwriter's role.
• Writing for Television: Introduction to the specific format and conventions of television writing, including episodic structure, series arcs, and genre tropes.
• Intellectual Property and Copyright Law: Study of the legal aspects of screenwriting, including intellectual property, copyright, and fair use.
• Pitching and Selling Screenplays: Examination of the process of pitching and selling screenplays, including creating a pitch, finding representation, and negotiating deals.
• Student Project Development: Hands-on development of student projects, including writing, revising, and polishing a full-length screenplay under the guidance of experienced instructors.