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
