COURSE TIMETABLE:
Monday 10 th, Friday 14th November 2008; 2:00 PM-6:00 PM
with 30’ coffee breaks at 3:45PM.
Location: GENOA
In order to ensure the best teaching quality, only a restricted number of participants will be allowed to take part in the course (see below):
Participants - (15 students) These students are the core of the course. They participate in the discussions, and they will write the exercises for the next class. They will be the inner circle and will be participating directly.
Auditor - (20 students) This group will listen to the material, and read the pages during the exercises. They will not write, or comment on the written material, but can ask questions and observe the process for the writers.
FLUENCY IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE IS REQUIRED SINCE NO TRANSLATION WILL BE PROVIDED.
Should applicants decide to cancel their participation by Sept. 30, their registration fee will be reimbursed, except for a 10% that ENDAS will keep for incurred expenses. No reimbursement will be possible after this date.
Should the Masterclass be cancelled for whatever reason, ENDAS shall reimburse only the paid amount. No other amount for expenses or penalties shall be payable by ENDAS.
Day I: Shaping the Formless Into Form 2PM – 6PM:
Creating the Subject
The dynamics of Dramatic Structure
Creating characters
Writing the Character Biography
Homework Assignment:
Structuring the idea onto the Paradigm and writing the character biography
Day II: Setting Up Character & Story 2PM – 6PM:
What’s the best way to open your screenplay?
Character or Structure?
Expanding Character
The Circle of Being
Setting Up Act I using 3 X 5 Cards
Read excerpts of participant’s character biography in class (2 Volunteers)
Homework Assignment:
Writing a 2 Page Essay on opening scene or sequence
Designing the opening
Structuring Act I on Cards
Day III: Writing the First 10 Pages 2PM –6PM:
Importance of the First 10 Pages
Film is Behavior
Writing the First Ten Pages
2 people reading excerpts of Circle of Being
Reading the cards for Act I
Homework Assignment:
Structuring Act I on 14 3 X 5 Cards
Writing the First Ten Pages
Day IV: Writing the Second Ten Pages and Plot Point I: 2PM –6PM:
Following Focus on the Main Character
The Plot Point
Setting Up Plot Point I
Reading the First Ten Pages: (3 Volunteers)
Homework Assignment:
Writing the Second Ten Pages and Plot Point I
Day V: Preparing Act II 2PM –6PM:
Preparing the material for Act Two
Q & A
Reading the Second Ten Pages: (2-3 Volunteers).
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