Advanced Screenplay Writing

Course code CWRI 1175

Credit 0.0

Length 18.0 hours

Course outline View

Execute screenwriting elements including structure, character development, world of the story, theme, agenda, actions, plot, and dialogue, and learn what to do with it once it’s ready. This course is an intensive six-week workshop for writers with first draft feature or original television pilot scripts or completed treatments.

Prerequisites

CWRI 1169 Screenplay Writing, and a complete script and/or script treatment for either a feature screenplay or original TV series pilot script.

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What you will learn

  • Elements of screenwriting (recap).
    Script breakdown and analysis.
    Identifying strengths and weaknesses in a script.
    Workshop etiquette.
    Preparing and delivering constructive verbal feedback.
    Preparing and delivering constructive written feedback (Reader’s Report).
    Processing feedback: listen, respect, record, filter and apply.

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
12213 March 12, 2026
to April 16, 2026
Lecture/Practical VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
22091 June 18, 2026
to July 23, 2026
Lecture/Practical VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

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