February 18, 2025
UNIT 2 – Storytelling & Script Writing
In this unit of study, you can expect to explore classic and contemporary story structures, such as the three-act structure or more nuanced variations, and how these frameworks provide a roadmap for a film’s journey. In this unit, we will also examine the art of creating believable and engaging characters, looking at techniques like outlining character arcs, motivations, and relationships. From that point, we’ll cover the writing phase, where we will analyze the specific format and conventions of screenplays, as well as learn how to develop initial ideas into more detailed script treatments. Finally, we bridge the gap between script