SCREENWRITING
4-WEEK INTENSIVE SCREENWRITING PROGRAM (FOUNDATION LEVEL)
Course Content
The 4-Week Intensive Screenwriting Program provides students with a solid foundation in the art, craft, and business of screenwriting for film and television. Students are introduced to the complete writing process—from idea and concept generation to logline development, synopsis, treatment, outline, and screenplay structure.
Key focus areas include plot and structure, character creation, dialogue writing, and industry-standard script formatting. Training runs from Monday to Thursday during the first three weeks, combining classroom lectures with hands-on writing exercises designed to build core screenwriting skills.
By the end of the fourth week, students are required to complete three well-developed loglines, alongside corresponding synopses, story ideas, treatments, and short screenplay outlines, demonstrating their grasp of story development fundamentals.
benefits
- Strong foundation in screenwriting fundamentals
- Ability to generate and structure multiple story ideas
- Clear understanding of industry-standard screenplay format
- Practical writing discipline and feedback-driven improvement
- Ideal entry point for aspiring screenwriters and storytellers
TUITION: N350,000
8-WEEK INTENSIVE SCREENWRITING PROGRAM (FOUNDATION + PRACTICAL IMMERSION)
Course Content
The 8-Week Intensive Screenwriting Program is structured in two four-week phases, designed to move students from foundational knowledge to professional-level screenplay development.
The first four weeks focus on story fundamentals, idea development, structure, character arcs, dialogue, and formatting. Students develop multiple story concepts, loglines, treatments, and outlines, sharpening their storytelling instincts through guided exercises and critiques.
The second four weeks is a 100% practical writing immersion, where students work on a complete professional short film screenplay. From concept refinement to final draft, students experience the real-world demands of screenwriting—rewriting, feedback integration, deadlines, and script polishing—mirroring industry workflow.
benefits
- Transition from theory to real-world writing practice
- Completion of a polished professional short film screenplay
- Strong understanding of rewriting and script development
- Experience working under structured creative pressure
- Ideal for writers preparing to collaborate with directors and producers
TUITION: N650,000
6-MONTH PROFESSIONAL SCREENWRITING PROGRAM (CAREER DEVELOPMENT LEVEL)
Course Content
The 6-Month Professional Screenwriting Program is an in-depth pathway for writers committed to building a long-term career in film and television writing. The program begins with intensive training in story theory, character psychology, genre writing, dialogue mastery, and advanced plot construction.
As the program progresses, students develop multiple screenplays—short and feature-length concepts—while learning professional practices such as writers’ room dynamics, script coverage, pitching, and development notes. Emphasis is placed on voice, originality, and writing for production realities.
Students engage in extensive rewriting, peer reviews, and mentor-led critiques, ensuring scripts meet professional and market-ready standards. The final phase focuses on portfolio development, preparing students with a body of work suitable for producers, directors, and studios.
benefits
- Deep mastery of screenwriting craft and storytelling
- Multiple polished scripts across formats and genres
- Clear development of personal writing voice and identity
- Strong portfolio for industry entry and collaboration
- Comprehensive preparation for professional screenwriting careers