Screenwriting 101: The Short Comedy Film

Screenwriting 101 is all about writing the short comedy film. Students will learn storytelling principles, screenwriting mechanics, and comedy theory by watching short films, reading short scripts, and writing their own short screenplay. Students will also learn to give and to receive constructive feedback. By the end of class, students can expect to have completed a first draft, along with notes from their teacher and peers to help them with their next draft, because writing is rewriting.