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Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
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Study your vocation
This vocational course will enable you to develop your creative screenwriting practice. It will emphasise the formulation of new ideas through provocation, stimulation, and inspiration. You’ll develop a portfolio of work in preparation for a career in screenwriting, possibly using the skills you have learned in an associated role.
As part of this course, you’ll:
Your final project
You’ll be paired with a mentor for your final project. The project will replicate professional practice as you develop a script in response to feedback and industry trends.
Develop your voice
Throughout your course, you’ll work to develop your voice as a writer. You’ll be supported at all stages of your creative process by staff with valuable industry experience as you plan, prepare, and write for screen. Tutors will give you constructive feedback on your work in tutorials and seminars, and collaborative feedback from your fellow screenwriting students will help shape your ideas. You’ll become an expert in generating original and innovative ideas, and you’ll be confident pitching to industry professionals and responding to feedback.
Practise promoting yourself
The Writing for an Industry Context module will help you think about how to promote yourself as a freelance writer in the creative industries. On this module, you’ll practise operating in this context by contributing to the organisation and development of a conference event.
Join a diverse community
You’ll be based in the Northern Film School. Joining a diverse and creative community will enhance your learning and development as you work alongside film production courses while you complete your course.
The Northern Film School and Leeds School of Arts has professional links with Northern based film and TV organisations including:
You’ll be encouraged to begin building your professional networks from day one. Guest lectures by screenwriters and filmmakers will enable you to learn from experienced industry professionals. Past guest lecturers include:
Northern Film School graduates include:
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