This in-person introductory course is ideal for any student looking to improve their screenwriting skills, focusing on the various forms, ideas and craft of screenwriting. Students are encouraged to think critically about screenplay writing through exercises and discussion in order to get an understanding of creating visual, cinematic pieces of work.
The course will cover script analysis, the visual nature of screenwriting, character, story, structure, tone, themes, style, conflict, resolution, dialogue and pacing. We'll look at emblematic scenes and styles with examples from classic cinema from around the world to help you understand the universal tenets of script writing.
For further information, visit: www.thelir.ie/courses/screenwriting-intensive
| College | Trinity College Dublin |
| Course ID | 169803 |
| Course Location | Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 2 |
| Course Type | Practical |
| Awarding Body | Trinity College Dublin |
| Course Duration | This course runs at The Lir National Academy of Dramatic Art, Trinity Technology and Enterprise Campus, Pearse Street at Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2. |
| Course Time | This week long course will run online from Mon 27 Jul 2026. |
| Course Fee | €455 |
| Entry Requirements | This course is only suitable for participants aged 18+ |

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