by Lisa Dethridge
Course module outline
Unit 1: The Four P's of Screenplays - Protagonist, Plot, Problem and Premise
Unit 2: The Psychology of the Protagonist
Unit 3: The Dramatic Problem - Conflict, Motivation, Needs and Fears
Unit 4: Plot and Time Manipulation Devices
Unit 5: The Seven Key Turning Points
Unit 6: Writing Stage Directions and Dialogue
Unit 7: Scene Structure and Construction
Unit 8: Pacing and Plot Breakdown
