Thought-Provoking Horror Narratives for Television and Film Course
Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-07-06 | - |
Program Overview
This program provides a comprehensive overview of the horror genre, from its history and different types to screenwriting fundamentals and global perspectives. It covers social and war horror, emphasizing the use of horror to address contemporary societal issues. The program includes workshops, hands-on writing exercises, and guidance on submitting your work.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Module 1: Introduction to Horror
- Overview of the horror genre
- Different types of horror
- The history of horror cinema
- Module 2: Screenwriting Fundamentals
- Character development
- Plot structure
- Dialogue crafting
- Visual storytelling
- Module 3: Social Horror
- Using horror to address contemporary societal issues
- Examples of social horror films and TV series
- Module 4: War Horror
- The unique challenges of writing war horror
- Examples of war horror films and TV series
- Module 5: Global Perspectives on Horror
- Horror from around the world
- Different cultural influences on horror
- Module 6: Polishing Your Screenplay
- Getting feedback on your work
- Revising and editing your screenplay
- Module 7: Submitting Your Work
- How to get your screenplay noticed
Teaching:
- Instructor: Guillermo Escalona
- Teaching methods:
- Lectures
- Workshops
- Hands-on writing exercises
- Unique approaches:
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Outline:
- Module 1: Introduction to Horror
- Overview of the horror genre
- Different types of horror
- The history of horror cinema
- Module 2: Screenwriting Fundamentals
- Character development
- Plot structure
- Dialogue crafting
- Visual storytelling
- Module 3: Social Horror
- Using horror to address contemporary societal issues
- Examples of social horror films and TV series
- Module 4: War Horror
- The unique challenges of writing war horror
- Examples of war horror films and TV series
- Module 5: Global Perspectives on Horror
- Horror from around the world
- Different cultural influences on horror
- Module 6: Polishing Your Screenplay
- Getting feedback on your work
- Revising and editing your screenplay
- Module 7: Submitting Your Work
- How to get your screenplay noticed
Teaching:
- Instructor: Guillermo Escalona
- Teaching methods:
- Lectures
- Workshops
- Hands-on writing exercises
- Unique approaches: