FKC0110/1 - Creative Storytelling

First time writers or people who work in adjacent creative fields (for example advertising, acting) who want to better understand the mechanics of creative storytelling. / Esmakordselt lookirjutajad või inimesed, kes töötavad loomevaldkondades (näiteks reklaam, näitlemine) ja kes soovivad loovate lugude jutustamise mehaanikat paremini mõista.

To get a stronger understanding of creative storytelling and be able to apply dramatic principles to writing.

The course focuses on comparative analyses of stories in order to determine what they have in common and what is needed to tell a story: plot, character, conflict, theme, premise, genre, and how to break the rules successfully. The course uses film analysis and creative exercises to help students gain an understanding of how stories work.
Course Breakdown:
Lesson one: Terminology; Plot
Lesson two: Character
Lesson three: Conflict
Lesson four: Genre, Themes and Breaking the Rules
Lesson five (after a two week break): Discussion of the participants stories and feedback.

Participants write their own story using the lesson's materials and a short analysis of which techniques they used and which they didn’t use and why. Participants will have a stronger understanding of creative storytelling and be able to apply dramatic principles to their writing.

B2 English required

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Watching short films and writing short analyses of them.

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