(objectives)
The aim of the course is to provide basic knowledge concerning the screenwriting, including some theoretical and practical aspects and points of view; also to familiarize with the different steps of the process of a script / film project, understanding the specificities of writing for a movie in its diversity from literature and theatre. The course proposes to highlight some moments of a screenplay in a critical and constructive way. Practical work focuses on: thematic idea (high concept), synopsis (max 5 lines), subject, characters (protagonist, antagonist), obstacles and choices, step outline for three acts, first and second draft of a treatment.
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Code
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20710586 |
Language
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ITA |
Type of certificate
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Competence
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Credits
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6
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Contact Hours
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36
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Type of Activity
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Elective activities
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Derived from
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20710586 LABORATORIO DI SCENEGGIATURA PER IL CINEMA 1 in DAMS - Studies in Performing Arts L-3 ceselli daniela
(syllabus)
The screenplay between theory and practice: theoretical aspects, interpretative models, narrative elements of writing for cinema. The course offers an introduction to the history and theory of film script, with particular attention to the technical nature of writing for cinema, and offers a workshop for the creation of a text in the form of a step outline/ subject. Some moments of film writing: focus on a thematic idea, drafting of a synopsis of up to 5 lines, drafting of a subject and construction of the characters (protagonist, antagonist, secondary), character sheet choices, nature, characterization, goal; step outline three acts structure; first and second draft treatment
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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From to |
Delivery mode
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Traditional
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Attendance
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Mandatory
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Evaluation methods
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Written test
A project evaluation
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