Beginning Screenwriting

Harvard Extension School

CREA E-45A

Section 1

CRN 16939

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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

W 6:00pm - 8:00pm (9/2 - 12/20)

Participation Option: Online Synchronous

Deadlines

Last day to register: August 28, 2025

Notes

This course meets via web conference. Students must attend and participate at the scheduled meeting time. See minimum technology requirements.

All Sections of this Course

CRN Section # Participation Option(s) Instructor Section Status Meets Term Dates
35363 1 On Campus Susan Steinberg Open TTh 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Jun 23 to Aug 8
16939 1 Online Synchronous Susan Steinberg Open W 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sep 2 to Dec 20

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