Scriptwriting for Beginners - Evening
This beginner-friendly evening course offers a practical introduction to writing for film and television. Through guided exercises and workshops, you'll learn how to develop ideas, write scenes, build characters, and understand key elements such as loglines, synopses, and structure. The course also introduces pitching techniques and highlights pathways into the industry, including a guest session with a working writer.
No prior experience is required.
Evening courses are term-time only - please refer to our term dates here.
Content
- Introduction: Why Scriptwriting?
- Loglines
- Synopsis
- Script Formatting
- Scene Writing & Visual Storytelling
- Character Development
- Guest Speaker: Comedy & Industry Insight
- Scene-by-Scene Planning
- Pitching & General Meetings
- Industry Pathways & Next Steps
Career Paths
- Scriptwriting in Media & Film
Entry requirements
- No formal entry requirements
More Info
Course places are only secured after payment/funding has been arranged.
As per the College Tuition Fees and Refund Policy, tuition fees are non-refundable except under exceptional circumstances. Refer to our Tuition Fee Refund and Withdrawal Procedure on the College website.
Student Paying Fees
Fees of less than £150 must be paid in full. Payment by instalment is available, provided the course fee is £150 or greater. You can access a direct debit form here.
Instalments must be paid via direct debit over a 4-month period and an initial 30% deposit is required in order to secure your place. You will not be able to apply online if paying by direct debit please contact Evening Admissions - eveninginfo@forthvalley.ac.uk
Employer Paying Fees
If your employer is paying for your tuition fees, an Employers Agreement Form or letter from your employer must be submitted prior to or on enrolment. You can access the Employer Agreement Form here. We ask that you complete the Employer Agreement Form and return via email to - eveninginfo@forthvalley.ac.uk
Stirling Campus
12
Evening
15 September 2026
24 November 2026
18.00
20.00
£145.00