Advanced Screenwriting
Theatre and Film · 3 hrs Seminar/Discussion
Offered: Fall/Winter Only, Even Year
Hard to catch. Runs in even-numbered years only, next in 2026. Miss it and the following chance is 2028.
THFM-3611 prerequisites
2 courses appear in this chain, up to 2 levels deep. 2 are needed whichever route you take: THFM-1010 → THFM-2611
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Taking THFM-3611 is a prerequisite for 1 course directly, and opens 2 once their own follow-ons are counted.
- THFM-2701Playwriting I
Description
This advanced screenwriting course concentrates on writing longer dramatic narratives. The course takes the form of a workshop where students develop half-hour and feature-length dramatic scripts from premise and synopsis through step-outline and treatment to final draft. The course focuses on creative processes, story elements and structure, story and scene design, and story analysis. Students gain a working understanding of plot development, character development, techniques for writing dialogue, and advanced script format and style. The course also considers the role of screenwriters in Canadian filmmaking.
Requisite courses
THFM-2611 with a minimum grade of B [prerequisite(s)].
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.