Wednesdays – 6 weeks
Sept 30, Oct 7, 14,21, 28, Nov 4
6:00PM -8:30PM PST
Class Size: Limited to 15 students
At the completion of this course, students will
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Recognize the practical elements that contribute to effective animation writing
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Have written an 11- or 22-minute animated television script, OR short stand-alone film script
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Learn how to take your idea to script!
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Develop skills in how to write openings, pitches, starter documents and treatments
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Get inside knowledge of studio animation “rules”
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Learn how to develop fully fleshed out characters that take the audience on a journey that they can’t wait to see!
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Develop subplots, supporting characters, and full story arcs
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Learn how to break down the act structure, and how to transition from scene to scene
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Work with Billy in clarifying the beats, tone, and core audience of your film
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Give live virtual presentations throughout the 6 weeks to your class, honing in your story ideas, pitches and overall script.
Bonus:
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Work on step-by-step assignments each week, developing your story from start to finis
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Complete the first draft of your TV pilot, episode, or animated short film for critical feedback
