Well-developed characters, exciting action, thrilling tension—many facets combine to create a captivating story. This course will introduce students to the fundamental concepts of fictional story creation for the visual medium of movies and television. Students will focus on the pillars that form a solid foundation for compelling narrative such as premise, genre, character development, story structure, and more.

In this course, you will learn to think critically, creatively, and explore the science behind the art. This class will delve into various genres, the complex relationship between protagonists and antagonists, the 3-act structure, how to create tension, and all the other crucial elements of generating a solid, cohesive story. This course is taught by professional screenwriter and published author of Prewriting Your Screenplay: A Step-By-Step Guide to Generating Stories, Michael Tabb.