Creating the Concept
Creating the Concept
SCRIPT X 463.10E
Perfect and focus your ideas before you even put fingers to keyboard in this generative class focused on story development and form.
Duration
As few as 6 weeks
Units
2.0
Current Formats
Online
Cost
Starting at $585.00
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What you can learn.
What you can learn.
Review which ideas translate into good films, and which are better suited for television series
Learn what helps you stand out as a writer in the crowded field of film and television
Evaluate market trends to develop the right perspectives you can use to move projects forward
Develop at least three concepts you can use as scripts
About This Course
In this course, we review what ideas will translate into good movies, and which ideas are better suited for television. We explore what can make you stand out from other writers before you've even written a word. By looking at the art of storytelling with current market trends, you develop perspectives that will help you launch your ideas into successful projects. By the end of the course, you have at least three articulated concepts you can pursue as scripts.
Summer 2026 Schedule
Date
Details
Format
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This section has no set meeting times.
Online
Notes
Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.
This online course is conducted through Canvas, a secure website that allows students to log in to access lectures, discussions, and other course materials on demand. There are no required class meetings. Each course is structured with weekly assignments and deadlines. Lectures and coursework are accessible throughout the week. Workshops are conducted in writing via discussion boards with your instructor and classmates.
Deadline
Refunds only available from April 27, 2026 to August 02, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet required to retrieve course materials.