Course Details

Master Course in Film, Short Film, Drama & Web Series Script Writing – 3 Months

Our Writing, Acting course offers comprehensive training in scriptwriting, acting techniques, and voice dubbing. Develop your creative skills for film, TV, and animation. Get hands-on experi- ence and start your journey in the entertainment industry.

Course Fee

45,000/-

Duration

3 Months (12 Weeks)

Mode

Classroom / Online / Hybrid

Certification:

Master Certificate in Script Writing

Storytelling for Film, Short Film, Drama, & Web Series (Weeks 1–2)

Topics covered:
  • Introduction to storytelling across mediums
  • Identifying core storytelling techniques (film, short film, TV, web series)
  • Understanding the 3-Act structure for different formats
  • Genre breakdown: drama, thriller, comedy, and web series formats
  • The relationship between character, plot, and setting in each format

Screenplay & Script Writing Fundamentals (Weeks 3–5)

Topics covered:
  • Screenplay structure: Act 1, Act 2, Act 3
  • Writing compelling characters and character arcs
  • Creating tension and conflict in screenplays
  • Writing dialogues that reveal character and advance the plot
  • Script formatting (Celtx, Final Draft)
  • The importance of visual storytelling in scripts

Short Film Script Writing (Weeks 6–7)

Topics covered:
  • Key differences between short films and feature films
  • Writing concise and impactful narratives
  • Creating strong emotional payoff in limited time
  • Developing a twist or unique ending
  • Crafting impactful dialogues and actions
  • Storyboarding and pre-production basics

Drama Script Writing (Weeks 8–9)

Topics covered:
  • TV drama structure: episodic vs. serialized
  • Writing for multiple seasons and long-form narratives
  • Character-driven drama: the inner conflict and resolution
  • Subplots and interweaving character arcs
  • Writing for ensemble casts and multiple points of view
  • Pacing for TV shows and creating suspense over episodes

Web Series Script Writing (Weeks 10–11)

Topics covered:
  • Writing for digital platforms: pacing and structure for web series
  • Understanding episodic storytelling for short-form content
  • Writing engaging cliffhangers and hooks for online viewers
  • Targeting specific audiences and crafting content for the web
  • Writing multiple seasons and dealing with platform constraints
  • Character design and development in the web series format

Final Projects & Pitching (Week 12)

Topics covered:
  • How to pitch your script to producers, directors, and studios
  • Creating a compelling pitch deck (logline, synopsis, character breakdown)
  • Script revision techniques: Feedback and rewriting
  • Writing a treatment and securing rights
  • Navigating the script submission process for TV and film industries

Tools & Software Used

Category                                      Tools Used

Screenwriting                       Celtx, Final Draft

Script Formatting                 MS Word, Google Docs, WriterDuet

Pitching                                 Canva, Adobe InDesign, PowerPoint

Online Research                  IMDb, TV Guide, YouTube

Learning Outcomes

  • Master the craft of writing scripts for short films, dramas, and web series.
  • Understand the nuances of formatting and structuring scripts across different media
  • Create compelling and original characters and story arcs.
  • Develop a polished short film script, drama pilot, or web series episode.
  • Be equipped to pitch their scripts and ideas to industry professionals.

Certification

  • Master Certificate in Film, Short Film, Drama & Web Series Script Writing
  • Portfolio: Completed Script + Pitch Deck
  • Letter of Recommendation (on merit)