Crafting Cinematic Stories Skill Set
Learn the art of screenwriting through a practical, step-by-step course focused on theme, structure, and professional development. Taught by writer/director David Vincent Smith, this course offers real-world insights from a filmmaker whose short film became a Netflix feature.
Overview
Campus Perth
When Semester 1, 2026
How On campus
Interested in Screenwriting?
This is step-by-step course will guide you on the process of taking a concept to screenplay, with a strong focus on theme, structure, and professional industry practice.
Whether you're a budding screenwriter, a producer looking to deepen your understanding of story development, or a director seeking to refine your narrative instincts, this course offers valuable, practical knowledge. It’s tailored for anyone passionate about storytelling and the screenwriting process, with particular relevance for those involved in the creative development pipeline.
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Developing a concept from beat sheet to outline to treatment.
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Understanding the structure and expectations of professional screen development workflows.
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Preparing materials suitable for industry submission and funding applications.
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Semester 1, 2026
Details
Course fees
| Tuition | Resource | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $146.40 | $0.00 | $146.40 |
| Concession | $44.10 | $0.00 | $44.10 |
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSBWRT311 Write simple documents | $146.40 | $44.10 | $0.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for local students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
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