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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course) by Michigan State University

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About the Course

What you’ll achieve: In this project-centered course*, you will design a series bible and write a complete pilot episode for your own unique television or web series, be it drama or comedy or something in between. You’ll learn to break down the creative process into components, and you’ll discover a structured process that allows you to produce a polished and pitch-ready script in just a few weeks. Completing this project will increase your confidence in your ideas and abilities, and you’ll feel prepared to pitch your first script and get started on your next. Here is a link to a trailer for the course. To view the trailer, please copy and paste the link into your browser. https://vimeo.com/423035246/6b3c18c4c5 This is a course designed to tap into your creativity and is based in "Active Learning". Most of the actual learning takes place within your own activities - that is, writing! You will learn by doing. "Thank you so much for your direct way of teaching this course. It was encouraging for us all to creatively flow and find our own voice in writing and developing our scripts. This aspect was very important to me." Ingrid The course curriculum is simple: you’ll write, revise your work, and share feedback with your peers. I am a proponent of Experiential Learning (active learning). My lectures are short (sometimes just two minutes long) and to the point, designed in a step-by-step process essential to your success as a script writer. I will guide you but I won’t "show" you how to write. I firmly believe that the only way to become a writer is to write, write, write. “David's lecture style for this course is inspired. The videos are succinct and engaging. When I watch the lectures I feel David’s sincere desire for me to create something truly amazing. He is teaching us how to write a script, and he is providing wisdom and tools that will help us do so in a compelling way - by writing; not by watching him talk at us.” - A R Adamson What you’ll need to get started: To begin with, any basic word processor will do. During week two, you can choose to download some free scriptwriting software such as Celtx or Trelby or you may choose to purchase Final Draft, or you can continue to use your word processor and do your own script formatting. Learner Review: "I am in love with this course. Having never written a script before, or any substantive fiction since college (15 years ago) I had a small idea in my head that has now exploded into something I really believe in. David's guidance is spot on, he's his own compelling story teller, he gives you enough, and then you have to figure it out, make it happen, WRITE! WRITE! WRITE! " If you have any concerns regarding the protection of your original work, Coursera's privacy policy protects the learner's IP and you are indeed the sole owners of your work. *About Project-Centered Courses: This is a ‘project-centered course’, which means it is designed specifically to help you complete a personally meaningful real-world project, with your instructor and a community of learners with similar goals providing guidance and suggestions along the way. By actively applying new concepts as you learn, you’ll master the course content more efficiently; you’ll also get a head start on using the skills you gain to make positive changes in your life and career. When you complete the course, you’ll have a finished project that you’ll be proud to use and share. Time: 1-2 hours of study, 30+ hours of active project work...

Top reviews

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Jun 14, 2016

David Wheeler is awesome, and I love this course! I am so glad that Coursera and Michigan State University have partnered to offer this course to those of us who have a thirst for learning! Thank you!

JF

Sep 28, 2016

Fantastic course, loved the way it walked you step by step through the process and the formatting. This course could have been ten weeks and still wouldn't be enough. Awesome hands on learning.

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By Liam G

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Aug 6, 2016

Straight to the point. The way any writing course should be. Brilliant.

By Yunus Ç

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Aug 6, 2020

Thx for all.I learned very good information about writing a script.

By Terrence M

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Jul 4, 2017

Really enjoyed this course. I learned a lot, and it got me writing.

By Chase C

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Jul 31, 2021

This is a great course for anyone who wants to write a TV show. :)

By Monique m D

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May 18, 2020

Totally helped me with completing the three act structure!! Thanks

By Nuria D M

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Apr 30, 2023

So well done, easy to foolow and understand and amazingly useful.

By Fiona B R

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Aug 5, 2019

I really learnt a lot from this course, would highly reccommend.

By J J K 1

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May 19, 2020

An interactive forum should be encouraged, as it being done so!

By Tina M

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Jul 31, 2017

I thoroughly enjoyed this class and would highly recommend it.

By Shaikh F

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Aug 17, 2016

Very methodical, but still makes writing fun... and exciting.

By Louisse C

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Feb 23, 2021

The instructor's lectures are concise but really insightful.

By Cynthia

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Apr 6, 2021

This was amazing!! I wish to take more classes with David.

By Bettina A

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Jul 5, 2021

It's fun and challenging. I feel like I've learned a lot.

By Michelle H

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Aug 3, 2023

Awesome course, I am on my to becoming a better writer!

By Dina H

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Oct 21, 2021

Another amazing course from another amazing professor!

By Mikhail P

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Jul 20, 2019

Really helped me to finish my script, finally! thanks!

By Patricia L

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Apr 14, 2019

Writing ain't easy, but it sure is satisfying as hell!

By Todor V

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Dec 28, 2017

Really motivated me to sit my lazy-ass down and WRITE!

By Ricardo P

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Mar 9, 2017

Inspiring, direct, practical and very well structured.

By Ali M

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Feb 15, 2019

Great course to take for starting your ideas flowing.

By 朱思伟

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Dec 15, 2016

Here are great Professor，Mentor and other Teachers.

By Jenifer V

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Jun 22, 2019

This has been the best learning experience for me.

By JULIANA K E S

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Jul 13, 2020

Very good to help begginers to get the work done.

By Sebastian P

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Jun 29, 2017

Very activity driven. Attentive and active staff.

By Safwan h b

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Feb 11, 2021

You learn professionally correct script writing