PWE short courses

VU Creative Writing Short Course

The Creative Writing Short Course covers a range of introductory writing topics and gives each student the chance to create and read their own writing in a lively and supportive atmosphere.

This class is the ideal way to try creative writing if you’re not sure where to start. It also offers direction for those who want to continue writing but are unsure where to go next.

The Creative Writing Short Course is an energetic mixture of writing exercises, readings and discussion. It covers several forms of writing so students can embark on writing pieces that are new and satisfying.

Find out about

· Original ideas: finding them

· Fresh words: creating them

· Scenes: the building blocks of story

· Characters: making them real and interesting

· Writing choices: point of view

· Editing your own writing

· What to do next.

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Course length: 2.5 hours every week for 6 weeks

Begins April 10, 2010.

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Saturdays 9.30 am-12 noon at Wyndham Cultural Centre, Werribee

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Tuesdays 9.30 am-12 noon at Point Cook Library

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$230 / $210 concession

This Course is run by Professional Writing & Editing TAFE, Victoria University.
For more details, email margaret.mccarthy@vu.edu.au or phone 9919 2681.

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Have you secretly harboured desires to create your own short film?

Are you itching to write a film-script but aren’t sure how to begin?

Do you need help to shape your film-script??

Professional Writing and Editing TAFE, Victoria University

Presents

Write a Short Film Script

VU Short Course

2.5 hours a week for six weeks

Begins April 10^th, 2010

Saturdays 1pm-3.30pm

At Wyndham Cultural Centre, Werribee

See attached flyer for full details.

More information:

9919 2681

Email: margaret.mccarthy@vu.edu.au

Grazie!!! Wave back if you’re interested!!!

Cheers

Bruno

0422 29 86 43

Write a Short Film Script
VU Short Course

This short course is an introduction to the basics of Screenwriting.

Making films is now easier than ever—but shaping a good story is a vital skill. If you’re itching to try to write a film-script but haven’t been sure how to begin, this class will get you on the right track. It will also suit people who have already had some experience, but who would like some guidance on where to go next.

This course will be a lively combination of activities, examples, readings and discussions. You’ll get the chance to explore and shape your ideas for making a short film through a series of six supportive and inspiring sessions.

Find out about

• Understanding mainstream genres: crime, comedy, teen, romance
• Crucial elements: the plot and the premise
• Creating screen characters
• Creating dramatic tension
• Organising your ideas into practical actions to make your film.

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Course length: 2.5 hours every week for 6 weeks

Begins April 10, 2010.

Saturdays 1 pm-3.30 pm at Wyndham Cultural Centre, Werribee

$230 / $210 concession
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