Script Writing Level 2

Script Writing Level 2 one to one training only

Chris Knowles is your tutor for this one-day workshop, which will cover a whole host of subjects.

Straight Curve learning objectives:

• Preperation:
  So you have your idea, now you need to find out how to turn it into a dramatic structure. Chris will demonstrate exactly that with the use of examples. He will also look at how to transform your idea into a working story by turning passive ideas into active ideas.
• Structure:
  When writing your script, find out how to use the elements of structure to advance your story.
• Characters:
  Taking your characters beyond the realm of the protagonist/antagonist axis and looking at ways that secondary and tertiary characters can aid primary characters.
• Dialogue:
  Using dialogue as the cause and effect of action. How do you make this work?
• Archetypes:
  Outlining the primordial qualities that help define character and the relevance of deep character traits.
• On screen design:
  How the on screen world environment surrounding your characters shapes the story and the character development.
• Story Identification:
  What makes your story right for film rather then TV, radio or theatre? You will be looking at over-structure, under-structure and the characters inward journey.

The workshop will include exercises and film clips
This workshop is also offered as a five day camp where students bring their own scripts/ideas to work on with Chris, next camp available on Monday 10th December.
Chris Knowles served 15 years treading hot coals in feature film production and 10 years as an independent film maker, adviser and writer. He has lectured for many different colleges and now concentrates on his teaching skills. He has worked on various projects including "A fish called Wanda", "Greystoke" and Pink fLoyd The Wall".