Class Objectives:

“In this world, most people call themselves screenwriters, but in fact, they know a little about it.

I would like to speak up for the script writer sector and use thirteen classes to tell the truth. Your input is welcome.”

~ Lau Tin Chi

Course Outline:

Feb. 24: The first class (in-person and online free class) —Introduction to the three-act play, structure:

from beginning to end. How to make notes, how to outline… (screen show)

Mar. 3: The second lesson (online) —logline, notes, (Chekhov’s notes), my knowledge, 150-word outline

Mar. 10: Lesson 3 (Online) — Scene outline (hand in homework)

Mar. 17: Lesson 4 (Online)—Drama Explosion, “Sustain”, what is it?

Mar. 24: Lesson 5 (Online) — Drama? What’s so special!

Mar. 31: Lesson 6 (Online) — homework questions, presentation, comedy, how to write

Apr. 14: Lesson 7 (Online) — homework questions, presentation, martial arts, how to write

Apr. 21: Lesson 8 (Online)—Storytelling Skills

Apr. 28: Lesson 9 (Online) — Storytelling Skills

May 5: Lesson 10 (Online)—short conclusion, ask questions…

May 12: Lesson 11 (Online) — Dialogue

May 19: Lesson 12 (Online) —Characters, Dialogues

May 26: Lesson 13 (Online) — Summary

Target Audience: Anyone in Canada or overseas who are interested in script writing or who want to expand their knowledge

Date (Canada): February 24 to May 26, 2023 (Friday)

• April 7th is Good Friday, no class

Time: 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Canada East Coast Time)

Note:

• If you are in Hong Kong, please note that from February 25th to March 11th, classes start from 8:30 am – 10:00 am (HK time)

• If it is from March 18th to May 27th, classes will start from 7:30 am – 9:00 am

Delivery: The first class in-person & online

Location: Unit 1, 205, Torbay Road, Markham, ON, L3R 3W4

• Classes 2 to 13 are online.

Maximum number of participants: 30

Language: Cantonese

Fee: CAD 300 (After registration, you will receive an email for the class and payment details (methods & options) in 7

business days directly from OneHub Growth Organization.)

Rewards: Certificates of Participation

Registration: Visit Eventbrite to register for the course, or call (905) 946-8898 ext. 3 for inquiries

Disclaimer: 「集大莊」is a registered non-profit organization and all tuition fees will go to the instructor.

About Lau Tin Chi

• From Hong Kong, born in 1948
• Graduated from Department of Philosophy, CUHK
• Worked for media as TV Production Director, Head of film company, etc.
• Editor, consultant, and host in TV station
• Writer, DJ for radio
• Taught in various universities for more than 20 years
• More than 40 books