โปรแกรม Writing for Film and TV (6 เดือน)
สถาบัน InFocus Film School
About InFocus Film School
สถาบัน InFocus Film School ก่อตั้งขึ้นเมื่อปี 2009 เป็นสถาบันสอนภาพยนตร์ที่ขึ้นชื่อเรื่องของราคาที่ไม่แพง และติดอันดับเป็นสถาบันชั้นนำสาขาการภาพยนตร์ของเมืองแวนคูเวอร์ อีกทั้งบรรยากาศในโรงเรียนที่เต็มไปด้วยนักเรียนในและต่างประเทศที่ทำให้การเรียนมีความหลากหลายและน่าตื่นเต้นมากยิ่งขึ้นซึ้งสะท้อนให้เห็นถึงคุณภาพและความกว้างไกลของภาพยนตร์ที่ผลิตออกมาอีกด้วย
Why Choose InFocus Film School?
สถาบัน InFocus Film School เป็นสถาบันชั้นนำสาขาการภาพยนตร์ของเมืองแวนคูเวอร์ซึ่งมีจุดประสงค์ที่จะพัฒนาการศึกษาในด้านภาพยนตร์ให้ยอดเยี่ยมด้วยการส่งต่อความรู้ให้นักเรียนในรูปแบบของการทำ Assignments ที่หลากหลายกันออกไปเพื่อที่จะขัดเกลาผลงานของนักเรียนให้ออกมาดีที่สุด ทางสถาบันจะเน้นการส่งเสริมให้นักเรียนฝึกการนำเสนอเรื่องราวออกมาด้วยภาพเพื่อที่นักเรียนจะได้นำวิสัยทัศน์และศิลปะส่วนบุคคลของตัวนักเรียนออกมาใช้และเพื่อที่จะรักษาความสามารถในการคิดสร้างสรรค์ของนักเรียนแต่ละคนที่แตกต่างกันออกไป อีกทั้งทางสถาบันยังมีการเรียนการสอนที่แตกต่างและน่าสนใจอีกมากมายที่ไม่เหมือนใคร
Program Details
This program is comprised of instructor-led workshops to improve your writing along with interactive lectures to learn the fundamentals of screenwriting. Included are comprehensive presentations and screenings on the history of film and TV. On the business side, become knowledgeable about the practicalities of pre- to post-production, which will help inform your writing. Upon completion, you will have the screenwriting skill, pitching know-how, and a solid portfolio and resume to walk through the doors of the industry.
Courses:
ระยะเวลาเรียน 6 เดือน
Screenwriting Essentials
Every writer of film and television needs to understand the basic building blocks of the screenplay. This introductory course covers foundational topics such as character, three-act structure, dialogue, theme, and genre. After the general overview, we delve deeper into detailed breakdowns of character and structure. Students learn how to develop loglines and pitches to gain the tools and the confidence to communicate their stories. We even teach when and how to break the rules. Tutorials are available for students to become proficient at writing scripts with industry-standard software like Final Draft and Movie Magic.
Script Adaptation
The industry has become increasingly reliant on brand recognition and proven intellectual properties to decide which films to greenlight. Working writers find steady work in adaptations, turning everything from books to board games into screenplays. The challenge is to preserve the heart of the story while translating it into a visually dramatic work. This course covers how to adapt novels, comic books, and biographies. Students are individually assigned a short story to adapt into a script.
TV Pilot
Many claim we are living in a Golden Age of Television with outstanding storytelling, depth, and production values. An original pilot script is still considered the best route to gaining a toehold in the industry. Students develop their own pilot script and pitch document from inception to finished product. Through practical workshops, they learn the fundamentals of the initial pitch, series arc, regular cast of characters, and pitch document. The bulk of the course focuses on developing the pilot script, with workshops along each 15-page increment to keep writers motivated and ensure the story is staying on course.
Writing for Reality TV
“Unscripted” television shows featuring real-life people are anything but. Clips are chosen for dramatic effect, on-screen behaviour can be coached or even orchestrated, and narration certainly isn’t left to the host to wing it. Reality TV once dominated the networks, and though its popularity has waned, the genre still remains robust. Students learn about reality television’s history, conducting research, editing techniques, and how a show is produced.
Comedy Writing
While not everyone can be laugh-out-loud funny, it’s crucial nevertheless to have a sense of humour in this business. Even serious dramas or horror films contain moments of levity to offset the direness or tension. In this course, students learn about different facets of onscreen comedy—desk jokes, skits, improv. The workshop component will comprise of a comedy short that will be performed.
Producing
These days, screenwriters are encouraged to be more involved in the production, helping the cast and crew work toward a unified vision. The best education for a screenwriter is seeing how a production team translates words into moving images. This course covers the various film departments and roles, along with schedules and budgets, legalities and insurance, camera and lighting, locations, and more. Students acquire an understanding of on-set protocols and how to read call sheets. The course includes a production workshop on team-building and camera gear. The final stage is post-production with a focus on the editing process and on picture and sound mixing. The objective is to help students craft their writing to better meet the needs and limitations of the physical production—an informed writer is an employable writer.
Short Film Script
Considered a gateway step and a calling card of the industry, short films are the perfect medium for writers to learn the process of translating the script to the screen. In this course, students apply their knowledge of story and character to write a short script and practice distilling a complex idea into one suitable for a shorter work. Students first develop a logline and beat sheet. Once a solid blueprint is in place, they complete three drafts of the script. Projects are workshopped at each stage to give students a clear direction for each rewrite.
Web Short / Web Series Pilot
This collaborative course provides an opportunity for students to develop their scripts through step-by-step workshop sessions combined with a practical, real-life production. Once the scripts are locked, the production students film the web shorts. All students are involved with the crew in the actual budgeting, locations, scheduling, casting and—finally—shooting. As writers, students gain invaluable first-hand experience in the decision-making when going to camera.
TV Spec Script / Writers’ Room
In the television world, writing is not solitary. Multiple writers may contribute to each episode. This course simulates the experience of working with a group of writers in breaking a story for one episode of an existing TV series. Students must study the rules and expectations of the series so that the finished episode is faithful to the world and characters. Research includes analyzing an existing episode to determine the show’s elements. Development follows the familiar route of pitching, developing an idea, beat sheet, and breakdown into acts. By the end, students are well versed in the give and take required for successful collaboration.
History of Film and TV
As writers, it is our duty to study, understand, and appreciate the masters. In this course, students follow the evolving history of film and television through the lens of different filmmakers. Each class involves a screening of a classic work, prefaced with a contextual lecture and followed by discussion. Students are exposed to a broad list of genres, styles, and countries of origin. They then select a topic and deliver a presentation to the class. Students come away with a familiarity with terms, names, and titles relating to the art of film and television.
Feature Film Script
In this course, students write their own screenplay for an original, low-budget, marketable feature. As this is a lengthier project, development is extended and much more involved. Students develop and workshop their ideas and beat sheets before committing to writing the draft. We review their material at 25-page increments to make the writing of the script more manageable. One key benefit of this course is the potential for a script to emerge as a contender for production. InFocus Film School may be in a position to offer support for the project with equipment rental and in-kind services.
Working With Scripts and Business
You may have written a script that is ready to set the world on fire, but how do you go about putting yourself out there? In this condensed course, students learn about protecting their work, writing a resume tailored to the industry, pitching on the page and in the room, and identifying resources for networking.
Screenwriting Essentials
Every writer of film and television needs to understand the basic building blocks of the screenplay. This introductory course covers foundational topics such as character, three-act structure, dialogue, theme, and genre. After the general overview, we delve deeper into detailed breakdowns of character and structure. Students learn how to develop loglines and pitches to gain the tools and the confidence to communicate their stories. We even teach when and how to break the rules. Tutorials are available for students to become proficient at writing scripts with industry-standard software like Final Draft and Movie Magic.
Script Adaptation
The industry has become increasingly reliant on brand recognition and proven intellectual properties to decide which films to greenlight. Working writers find steady work in adaptations, turning everything from books to board games into screenplays. The challenge is to preserve the heart of the story while translating it into a visually dramatic work. This course covers how to adapt novels, comic books, and biographies. Students are individually assigned a short story to adapt into a script.
TV Pilot
Many claim we are living in a Golden Age of Television with outstanding storytelling, depth, and production values. An original pilot script is still considered the best route to gaining a toehold in the industry. Students develop their own pilot script and pitch document from inception to finished product. Through practical workshops, they learn the fundamentals of the initial pitch, series arc, regular cast of characters, and pitch document. The bulk of the course focuses on developing the pilot script, with workshops along each 15-page increment to keep writers motivated and ensure the story is staying on course.
Writing for Reality TV
“Unscripted” television shows featuring real-life people are anything but. Clips are chosen for dramatic effect, on-screen behaviour can be coached or even orchestrated, and narration certainly isn’t left to the host to wing it. Reality TV once dominated the networks, and though its popularity has waned, the genre still remains robust. Students learn about reality television’s history, conducting research, editing techniques, and how a show is produced.
Comedy Writing
While not everyone can be laugh-out-loud funny, it’s crucial nevertheless to have a sense of humour in this business. Even serious dramas or horror films contain moments of levity to offset the direness or tension. In this course, students learn about different facets of onscreen comedy—desk jokes, skits, improv. The workshop component will comprise of a comedy short that will be performed.
Producing
These days, screenwriters are encouraged to be more involved in the production, helping the cast and crew work toward a unified vision. The best education for a screenwriter is seeing how a production team translates words into moving images. This course covers the various film departments and roles, along with schedules and budgets, legalities and insurance, camera and lighting, locations, and more. Students acquire an understanding of on-set protocols and how to read call sheets. The course includes a production workshop on team-building and camera gear. The final stage is post-production with a focus on the editing process and on picture and sound mixing. The objective is to help students craft their writing to better meet the needs and limitations of the physical production—an informed writer is an employable writer.
Short Film Script
Considered a gateway step and a calling card of the industry, short films are the perfect medium for writers to learn the process of translating the script to the screen. In this course, students apply their knowledge of story and character to write a short script and practice distilling a complex idea into one suitable for a shorter work. Students first develop a logline and beat sheet. Once a solid blueprint is in place, they complete three drafts of the script. Projects are workshopped at each stage to give students a clear direction for each rewrite.
Web Short / Web Series Pilot
This collaborative course provides an opportunity for students to develop their scripts through step-by-step workshop sessions combined with a practical, real-life production. Once the scripts are locked, the production students film the web shorts. All students are involved with the crew in the actual budgeting, locations, scheduling, casting and—finally—shooting. As writers, students gain invaluable first-hand experience in the decision-making when going to camera.
TV Spec Script / Writers’ Room
In the television world, writing is not solitary. Multiple writers may contribute to each episode. This course simulates the experience of working with a group of writers in breaking a story for one episode of an existing TV series. Students must study the rules and expectations of the series so that the finished episode is faithful to the world and characters. Research includes analyzing an existing episode to determine the show’s elements. Development follows the familiar route of pitching, developing an idea, beat sheet, and breakdown into acts. By the end, students are well versed in the give and take required for successful collaboration.
History of Film and TV
As writers, it is our duty to study, understand, and appreciate the masters. In this course, students follow the evolving history of film and television through the lens of different filmmakers. Each class involves a screening of a classic work, prefaced with a contextual lecture and followed by discussion. Students are exposed to a broad list of genres, styles, and countries of origin. They then select a topic and deliver a presentation to the class. Students come away with a familiarity with terms, names, and titles relating to the art of film and television.
Feature Film Script
In this course, students write their own screenplay for an original, low-budget, marketable feature. As this is a lengthier project, development is extended and much more involved. Students develop and workshop their ideas and beat sheets before committing to writing the draft. We review their material at 25-page increments to make the writing of the script more manageable. One key benefit of this course is the potential for a script to emerge as a contender for production. InFocus Film School may be in a position to offer support for the project with equipment rental and in-kind services.
Working With Scripts and Business
You may have written a script that is ready to set the world on fire, but how do you go about putting yourself out there? In this condensed course, students learn about protecting their work, writing a resume tailored to the industry, pitching on the page and in the room, and identifying resources for networking.
Admission Requirements:
- TOEFL score of 68 internet based (ibT) or 520 paper based (PBT)
- TOEIC score of 700
- Cambridge ACE completion of any level, or First Certificate in English (FCE) Grade C
- IELTS Band 6.0
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