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NFTS Cymru Wales: Screenwriting: Finding Your Voice at National Film and Television School - UCAS

Course summary

Discover your own individual voice and become a better screenwriter. How can you as a screenwriter put yourself ahead of the game and grab an audience’s attention? Is it a coincidence that successful screenwriters often return to the same themes and write different versions of the same core story over again? Could it be that the key to their success is that they are writing from a place of unique emotional truth and it’s this that really connects with audiences the world over? We take a radical approach to screenwriting, in which the writers themselves become the focus of the process. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, in this 6 month Certificate Course, delivered across the UK and online. An individual ‘voice’ is the currency of the writer – it’s what shapes our work, makes it distinctive, and most importantly, what makes it sell. To make your mark in this demanding and overcrowded industry you need to develop stories that only you can write. In this highly competitive world of writing for film and television, the screenwriter can’t merely learn the principles, art and craft of screenwriting to ensure success. A ‘good story well told’ is simply not enough. Over the course of 6 months, in weekly face-to-face sessions and fortnightly 1-2-1 tutorials on Zoom/Skype, you will be helped to discover their own individual voice, and mine your own life, experiences, dreams and obsessions to find stories that resonate personally.

Modules

Participants in this course will adopt a variety of methods to put these new-found home truths into working practice. Over the course you will discover and hone your voice, develop market-ready treatments and a full-length screenplay for a feature film or pilot for a TV series and learn some of the skills needed to pitch yourself and your work to Industry professionals. The goal, on successful completion of the course, is to have a number of projects at various stages of development that are ready to be presented to the Industry. You will develop a number of stories from concept through to treatment or bible and beyond, via a combination of discussions, exercises and development workshops. You’ll be expected to write in your own time and deliver work in advance of each class. In addition, you will be supported by one-to-one tutorials on alternate weeks for individual feedback and guidance. A group forum and online support will be available via an online platform.


Entry requirements

This course is open to UK applicants and EU/EEA Nationals with UK pre-settled/settled status (subject to meeting residency requirements) and applicants who are currently in the UK on a valid visa for the full duration of the course. We’re looking for people who are passionate about screen stories and eager to pursue or further develop a career in screenwriting. You should have a good general education, but no other specific educational requirements are needed for this course. Previous experience of writing screenplays, or knowledge gained from a university or college media course, would be advantageous, but not essential. Successful completion could lead to an interview for those interested in applying to the two-year Screenwriting MA at the NFTS. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

This course is only open to UK and EU/EEA applicants. A non-refundable deposit of £500 is required against the cost of your fees on confirmation of your place. Bursaries, supported by the Welsh Government, are also available for those who are eligible. BURSARY INFORMATION A limited number of bursaries are available for all of our short courses. If you wish to apply for a bursary to contribute to the costs of your course, please read the bursary guidelines below carefully to confirm your eligibility. Please do not apply to a course unless you are sure you meet the bursary eligibility criteria, or if you are able to pay for the course by other means. Please apply as far in advance of the course date as possible to give yourself the best chance of securing a supported place as we may not be able to accommodate all applications. We aim to advise successful applicants no later than 10 working days prior to the course start date. Once you have submitted your course application, your bursary application, and supporting documents, should be submitted to [email protected].
NFTS Cymru Wales: Screenwriting: Finding Your Voice at National Film and Television School - UCAS