A screenplay is a collection of scenes, laid out like beads on a necklace. Most screenwriting courses focus front and centre on the big picture, on the hero’s journey, on story and plot structure. This is putting the cart before the horse. In this 6-week course we set out to create unpredictable characters… then put them in great scenes. We focus on the basics of clean screenplay formatting, and on stage directions that never waffle.
We look to banish writer’s block forever with tailor-made pressures on a character and with settings and scenarios that are loaded with symbolism, irony and depth.
Areas to be covered:
The generation of original content, depth of character, dialogue that sings, the power of images and setting, clean formatting and stage directions, and most importanatly, the belief in your own personal taste, tone and style. Film making as a collaborative art: agents, producers and "the Business". No experience is needed for this course; just the enthusiasm to write the film that YOU would love to see.
Facilitator: Barry McEvoy
COVID-19: We will proceed with our live classes and will have procedures in place such as small class size, ventilation and santizing.
| Course Location | Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 2 |
| Course Category | Scriptwriting, Dance, Music & Theatre Performance |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Certificate of Attendance |
| Awarding Body Details | Certificate of Attendance |
| Course Start Date | 28th April 2026 |
| Course End Date | 2nd June 2026 |
| Course Duration | Six weeks, one evening a week. |
| Course Time | 7-9:30pm | TUESDAY EVENINGS |
| Course Fee | €295 |
| Entry Requirements | Must be interested in screenwriting, and have basic computer software to create documents for group reading. |
| Career Path | Writer, filmmaker, director, actor, screenwriter, film producer. |
| Course Code | 2609 |
If you have ever thought of trying some acting, or want an opportunity to have some creative play-time in your schedule, then Adult Drama for Fun is the course for you! This course will explore the foundations of he acting process in a collaborative, fun and creative environment.
Our Drama Sampler is the perfect way to “dip your toe in the water” and sample a few courses in a supportive environment, to see if a longer class is for you.
CLASS SIZE LIMITED TO ONLY 8 STUDENT MAXIMUM FOR BEST LEARNING PRACTICE.
We have developed specific group courses as well as one-to-one Private Tuition, custom-designed to focus on your most important needs.
