{ "courseDescription": "This course for the beginning screenwriter guides students through the process of executing a detailed step outline and drafting a first act. Pre-requisite: Script Analysis (NSRW 0280). Film Production Certificate students are required to register for the corresponding CT lab. ", "countsTowards": "the Certificate in Screenwriting.", "countsTowardsLink": "http://www.newschool.edu/public-engagement/screenwriting-certificate/", "willLearn": "In the first half of the class, focus is on further developing their story, articulating the dramatic idea, considering plot, structure, character, and action and translating that into a working outline. \nThe second half of class is directed towards understanding the essential dramatic elements of a feature film set-up including the establishment of tone, theme, world, character, inciting incident, tension, and stakes.", "benefits": "Workshop-style class with students reading one another’s work and providing both written critique and focused and constructive feedback.\nStudents’ writing craft and technique is refined." }