Beginning Screenwriting

Harvard Summer School

CREA S-45A

Section 1

CRN 35363

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This is a workshop for those who wish to learn the foundations and processes for writing feature-length motion picture screenplays. Adaptations, documentary, and television scripts may be written with the instructor's permission. Topics covered include concept and theme development, dramatic structure, plot, character arc, dialogue writing, the use of visual language, and writing in format. By the semester's end, students produce a full feature film treatment and complete act one of their film in script format. Class meetings consist of presentation and discussion of work, writing exercises, brief lectures, film, and script analyses. At the semester's end, actors do readings of script segments.

Instructor Info

Susan Steinberg, PhD

Filmmaker, Writer


Meeting Info

TTh 6:30pm - 9:30pm (6/23 - 8/8)

Participation Option: On Campus

Deadlines

Last day to register: June 17, 2025

All Sections of this Course

CRN Section # Participation Option(s) Instructor Section Status Meets Term Dates
35363 1 On Campus Susan Steinberg Waitlisted TTh 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Jun 23 to Aug 8

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