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Beginner Level

No experience necessary. Just a passionate desire to write a movie script.

Approx. 93 hours to complete
English

What you will learn

  • You will learn how to write and complete a full-length, feature film screenplay. You will have a finished script in hand at the end of the course.

Skills you will gain

  • Script Writing
  • Filmmaking
  • Screenwriting
  • Film and Televison Writing
  • Creative Writing
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Coursera Labs
Includes hands on learning projects.
Learn more about Coursera Labs External Link
Beginner Level

No experience necessary. Just a passionate desire to write a movie script.

Approx. 93 hours to complete
English

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Michigan State University

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1
Week 1
2 hours to complete

Week One - Creating The Idea

2 hours to complete
1 video (Total 5 min)
Week2
Week 2
2 hours to complete

Week Two: Logline and Dramatic Question

2 hours to complete
2 videos (Total 6 min)
Week3
Week 3
4 hours to complete

Week Three Create your character profile(s)

4 hours to complete
1 video (Total 2 min)
Week4
Week 4
2 hours to complete

Week Four: The Three Act Story Arc

2 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 7 min)

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