CLASSES
Screenwriting Fundamentals
Only $475
Registration closes Sept 30, 2025 for Fall sessions.
Tuesday Nights 6pm-8pm / Oct 6 - Nov 25, 2025
Course Description
Step into the world of screenwriting and unleash your storytelling power! Over the span of 8 exciting weeks, you’ll dive into the creative and technical process of writing your very own short script. From idea to polished draft, this course guides you through industry secrets, proven techniques, and the essential conventions every screenwriter needs to know.
You will explore the fundamentals of genre, story structure, and character development while gaining hands-on experience through writing exercises and peer feedback. By the end of the course, you won’t just understand how screenplays work, you’ll have a completed short screenplay of your own, ready to share with the world.
Topics Covered
Throughout the course, you’ll explore essential screenwriting skills, including:
The fundamentals of screenwriting and story craft
Proper screenplay formatting and industry standards
Building dynamic, memorable characters
Mastering the three-act plot structure
Understanding pacing and keeping audiences engaged
Refining your script through table reads and constructive feedback
Who Should Attend
This course is perfect for aspiring screenwriters, storytellers, and film enthusiasts who want to learn the craft of writing for the screen. Whether you dream of seeing your stories on film or simply want to strengthen your storytelling skills, this class offers the tools and guidance to get you started.
Prerequisites
No prior screenwriting experience is required! Designed for beginners and those ready to complete their first script, this course welcomes all creative voices. Students must be 18 or older to enroll. This course is designed for beginners and is in-person. Participants need to have a laptop.
Course Format
This in-person course runs for 8 weeks, with weekly 2-hour sessions for a total of 16 hours of instruction.
Digital Filmmaking Lab: Script to Screen
Only $750
Registration closes September 30, 2025 for Fall 2025 sessions.
Monday Nights 6pm-8:30pm / Oct 6 - Nov 24, 2025
Program Overview
This immersive 8-week, hands-on filmmaking course is designed for anyone eager to tell stories through film, whether you’re brand new to the craft or a self-taught creator ready to sharpen your skills.
Students will experience the full script-to-screen journey, from developing an original idea to screening a completed short film before a live audience. Along the way, you’ll gain practical training in storytelling, collaboration, and technical production; the essential building blocks for any filmmaker.
Students will work in crew-style teams to produce a short narrative film. Guest filmmakers, industry professionals, and working artists will provide insight, mentorship, and feedback throughout the process, helping you refine your skills and find your creative voice.
Key Topics
Screenwriting – From concept to screenplay
Working with Actors – Casting, auditions, and on-set collaboration
Cinematography Labs – Hands-on training with cameras, lighting, and sound
Production Management – Scheduling, planning, and set organization
Mock Set Experience – Simulations with actors and crew
Post-Production – Editing basics, workflow, and finishing a project
Marketing & Promotion – How to position your film and build an audience
Film Festival Strategies – Where and how to submit your work
Included in Tuition
Film & Friends Showcase – A celebratory public screening of student films, followed by a filmmaker Q&A.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:
Beginners with little to no filmmaking experience
Emerging filmmakers seeking structure and professional guidance
Students working toward a Digital Video Certificate
(Must be 15 or older. No prerequisites required.)
Required Supplies and Materials
Students are responsible for providing their own production resources. Each student must have access to a personal computer capable of supporting digital editing, along with appropriate camera and lighting equipment necessary for assigned projects. In addition, students are expected to have licensed, fully operational editing software; either Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro, installed on their laptops prior to the start of the course.