Target Group(s)
Entertainment (Film and Television), video game industry professionals, private and public sector employees, and the general public.
Admission Requirements
- Candidates must be Namibian citizens or residents.
- Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 45.
- Basic computer literacy is required.
- Prior experience in digital arts, animation, film, or TV is not a requirement.
- Women, previously disadvantaged individuals, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Course Aims/Purpose
This course provides a foundational introduction to 3D animation, focusing on character animation and acting. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of 3D animation principles and techniques, emphasising storytelling, character performance, and the animation production pipeline. Through hands-on experience, participants will develop essential skills to craft compelling animations and bring characters to life.
Specific Learning Outcomes
On completing the course, participants should be able to:
- Understand the role of screenwriting in film, television, and web series, and apply basic screenplay formatting.
- Create impactful narratives for short films using effective storytelling structures and case studies.
- Differentiate between film and TV writing, applying episodic techniques and character arcs specific to TV formats.
- Construct an engaging Act One that introduces the world, characters, and conflict, refining drafts through peer feedback
- Edit and refine a screenplay, focusing on pacing, tone, and incorporating feedback for a polished final draft.
Course Content
Introduction to Scriptwriting
Overview of screenwriting and its role in film, television, and web series
Understanding the basics of screenplay format
Short Film Development Structure
Developing a concise and impactful narrative and structure a short film
Case studies: analyzing successful short films
Writing for Television and web Series
Differences between writing for film, television and online
Understanding episodic storytelling and character arcs
Writing for different genres and formats (sitcoms, dramas, anthologies)
Write Act One for Your Pilot Episode
Breaking down the components of act one
Setting up the world, characters, and initial conflict
Writing an engaging opening scene that hooks the audience
Polishing Your Script
Techniques for refining and editing your screenplay, pacing, tone, and consistency
Addressing feedback: revising based on peer and instructor input.
