Master's Degree in Screenwriting for Film, Series and Non-Fiction Formats

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Master's Degree in Screenwriting for Film, Series and Non-Fiction Formats

Plan of studies
Master's Degree in Screenwriting for Film, Series and Non-Fiction Formats

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  • ECTS – European Credit Transfer System
  • OB – Mandatory
  • FB – Basic training
  • FBC – Common basic training
  • FBR – Basic Branch Training
  • PE – External internships
  • RAC – Academic recognition of credits
  • TFG – Final degree project

1. NARRATIVE FOUNDATIONS

NARRATIVE STRUCTURES

Analysis and application of classical and contemporary models of dramatic construction to develop solid and coherent stories.

GENRES

Exploration of the main film and television genres, understanding their conventions, styles and creative possibilities.

CHARACTER

Creation of complex and believable characters through their dramatic arc, psychology, motivations, and relationships within the story.

DIALOGUE

Techniques for writing natural dialogues, with rhythm and subtext, that reveal character and advance the dramatic action.

2. FEATURE FILM DEVELOPMENT/SCRIPT

feature film development/screenplay

Individual and guided development of an original feature film script, from the initial idea to the final version ready for production.

3. DEVELOPMENT OF FICTION SERIES

SERIAL FICTION FORMATS

Study of serial narrative and its structures, understanding the dynamics of seasons, episodes and characters for each of the existing formats.

SALES DOSSIER AND PILOT EPISODE SCRIPT

Tutored development of a serialized fiction project, creating its Sales Dossier and the script of the Pilot Episode.

4. DEVELOPMENT OF NON-FICTION FORMATS

AUDIOVISUAL NON-FICTION FORMATS (UNSCRIPTED)

Analysis of entertainment programs, documentaries, reality shows and other non-fiction formats, exploring their structure and narrative resources.

SALES DOSSIER AND OUTLINE OF THE NON-FICTION PILOT

Tutored development of a non-fiction project, creating its Sales Dossier and Pilot outline.

5. INDUSTRY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Industry, Business and Career Development

Learn and practice strategies for effectively presenting audiovisual projects to professionals and investors. Introduction to the legal aspects of screenwriting and production: copyright, contracts, and copyright registration. Meet with screenwriters, showrunners, and industry professionals who share their experience and working methodologies. Explore Artificial Intelligence tools applied to writing, narrative analysis, and audiovisual content creation.

COURTS

Courts

Final presentation (Pitch) of the projects created in the master's program before a panel of industry professionals from major production companies, networks and/or platforms as a professional exercise in exposure and sales.

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