Class Script Writing Practice - Film

This Course Unit (UC) focuses on consolidating creative and technical writing skills for cinema, within the field of pre-production. Its scope covers the critical analysis of auteur works and the practical application of dramaturgy in the short film format. The area of expertise centers on the development of original narratives, from the initial concept to the final script formatting. This course's relevance in the study cycle is fundamental, as it prepares students for the creative and structural challenges of their final degree project, fostering directorial autonomy and mastery of professional film industry standards

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Analysis of Short Films: Study of reference works and analysis of thematic and stylistic approaches by various authors. Short Film Writing Techniques: From concept to planning; dramatic structure, character development, and dialogue writing. Creative Writing and Formatting: The process of writing an original screenplay and applying international formatting standards Short film development

Project-Based Learning (PBL): Students develop an original short film screenplay throughout the semester. Script Doctoring Sessions: Collective discussion and constructive criticism (brainstorming) of projects in development. Comparative Analysis: Viewing and technical breakdown of auteur films for practical application.

Cowgill, L. J. (2005). Writing Short Films: Structure and Content for Screenwriters. Los Angeles: Lone Eagle Publishing Co.  Snyder, B. (2005). Save the Cat! The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need. Michael Wiese Productions.  Field, S. (2005). Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting. New York: Delta.