Hey readers! My next class that is up to bat is called Script Analysis and Criticism!! Let me tell you this class is a toughie! I have to analyze a movie script scene by scene which gives me a headache. I mean, what's the point? Can't I just watch a movie and tell if I liked it or not and explain why? Of course, not! I get it, I'm in graduate school and things are SO much more then just a " I liked it?" My only issue is that my instructor picks movies that I haven't seen before. I think if we were able to pick our own movies, I would be more excited about the class. Any WHO, I still read Syd Field's book The Screenwriting Workbook, which is awesome. It can be a little dry at times, but I find it best to read out loud when I have to read things that don't interest me. Not to mention there is a WHOLE lot of reading for this class. I'm talking, articles upon articles, reading books, and watching trailers to some films. But, I'm not bashing Script Analysis and Criticism class, it's just something that is right now difficult to me. I'm going to stay ahead of the game as much as possible. I know that this will help me in the long run. So,let's recap! So far I have had:
1. The art of Visual Storytelling
2. Multimedia Terms and Genres
3.Literary Research
4. Character Creation and Development
5. Yours truly, Script Analysis and Criticism
Yes so that's five months and five classes!! I mean so far I really can't complain, I have a GPA of 3.33 right now and I'm happy. But, I'm definitely going to shoot for that great 4.0!! I must say that learning to write scripts is a challenge but it's a great challenge and I hope to be the best screenwriter in the world! Okay, I know I'm pushing it, but I really want to do well. I feel that being a writer I need to expand my horizons and try to write any and everything! I used to write for magazine called Raw Talent Magazine and in that moment I know that I loved to write in different genres. I don't want to subject myself to just being an author. Plus guys, Screenwriting is ACTUALLY fun!! My classmates and I have a blast with just coming up with ideas about our scripts and writing pieces here and there until we have THIS finished product:
Then once that's achieved it's off the Writer's Guild we go (www.wga.org) to get that bad boy registered! Yes, always get your work protected!! The fee is only $25 and it saves you time and energy of someone possibly stealing your script and ideas of ALL that hard work you put into it! Once you have done that the next step is getting an agent or manager! That's where I am now since I have a script already done. It's from one of my novels that I wrote! Yea, I was going to get it independently filmed but then I said no. I want to work with the professionals only. FYI: Work with people who have been in the business and have done films before. Never make your baby some one's Guinea pig! With that being said, happy writing and if we work hard, we will have a great screenplay that we are proud of!! Remember a great LOG LINE is the start to an awesome film!
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