Workshops

Feature Screenwriting I

Do you have a great idea for a feature film? Many have great ideas; only few craft them into screenplays. In this 11-week workshop, learn screenwriting fundamentals as you develop an original feature film idea. You’ll create a pitch, logline, treatment, outline, and first act. While no previous screenwriting experience is required, please come prepared with ideas for a feature film. Having completed a college-level English course is also recommended. Take as a standalone course or follow with Feature Writing II.

REGISTERING FOR SUMMER 2024!
5/30/24–8/8/24 (no class 7/4/24), Thu: 7 pm–10 pm CT. 

Register for spring by 5/23/24 – See workshop details

TV Writing: Pilot I

Do you have a TV pilot you've been wanting to write in a creative, supportive environment? This is the perfect screenwriting workshop to launch you towards your goal. Over 10 sessions, participants will focus on the development of an original series pilot - starting with a logline, drafting pitch materials, working on character development and arcs, crafting a series bible, and mapping an outline - the key to your pilot! In virtual workshop sessions, participants will receive feedback from their instructor and cohort, as well as discuss reading assignments and lectures.
Take as a standalone course or follow with TV Writing Pilot II.

REGISTERING FOR SUMMER 2024!
6/3/24–8/12/24 (no class 7/1);1 meeting per week; M: 6 pm–9 pm CT

Register by 5/27/24 – See workshop details

Feature Screenwriting II

Do you have a screenplay that you've been wanting to finish but haven't been able to? Are you stuck on a plot point or a tough scene? In this 10-session workshop we will take your unfinished screenplay to completion with weekly feedback sessions and tips on how to get your story back on track. Come prepared with a cursory knowledge of screenplay structure and at least a completed first act of a screenplay—which you have either developed independently or in Feature Writing Workshop I.

REGISTERING FOR SUMMER 2024!
5/28/24 - 8/6/24 (no class 7/2), Tu: 7 pm–10 pm CT

Register for 5/21/24 – See workshop details

TV Writing: Pilot II

You've got your series bible and your pilot outline, now what? Over 10 weeks, participants will write the first draft of their pilot as outlined in TV Writing: Pilot 1 Workshop I and begin revisions on their second draft. In virtual workshop sessions, participants will receive feedback from their instructor and cohort, as well as discuss reading assignments and lectures.

REGISTERING FOR FALL 2024!
9/9/24–11/11/24; 1 meeting per week; M: 6 pm–9 pm CT

Register by 9/3/24 - See workshop details

Documentary Filmmaking

Documentary film is a process of curiosity, discovery, and storytelling. In this workshop, we will explore the many different types of documentaries and build the basic technical skills to create successful nonfiction films, including selecting compelling topics based on available resources, pre-production, lighting, sound recording, cinematography, interviewing, finding the story, and editing. Over the course of the workshop, participants will each create their own short documentaries (max 10-12 min) and will leave the course with the skills and experience to make many more. 

REGISTERING FOR SUMMER 2024!
Meets 12 times over six weeks between July 8 and Aug 9.

• WEEK 1 (2x): 8-Jul, Mon (6-10 pm); 10-Jul, Wed (6-10 pm)
• WEEK 2 (3x): 15-Jul, Mon (6-10 pm); 17-Jul, Wed (6-10 pm); 20-Jul, Sat (9 am-5 pm)
• WEEK 3 (2x): 22-Jul, Mon (6-10 pm); 24-Jul, Wed (6-10 pm)
• WEEK 4 (1x): 27-Jul, Sat (9 am-5 pm)
• WEEK 5 (1x): 31-Jul, Wed (6-10 pm)
• WEEK 6 (3x): 5-Aug, Mon (6-10 pm); 7-Aug, Wed (6-10 pm); 9-Aug, Fri (7 -10 pm)

Register $795

Video Editing with Avid Media Composer

Ever wanted to learn how to edit with the industry standard editing software— Avid Media Composer? In this intro workshop, gain skills in Avid editing techniques and editing theory. Designed for creative professionals, A/V educators, aspiring filmmakers, and editors, this two-weekend workshop will include an introduction to Avid Media Composer tools and processes, an overview of editing concepts, and labs in which participants will practice these skills. Basic experience with editing software is recommended but not required. 

REGISTERING FOR SUMMER 2024!

Meets 4 times over two weekends. 
12 pm – 5 pm each day
WEEKEND 1 - Sat/Sun - 6/8/24–6/9/24
WEEKEND 2 - Sat/Sun - 6/15/24–6/16/24 

Register: $795

Digital Color Grading and Post-Production Techniques

Learn how to polish your video and film productions to make them look more vivid, cinematic, and professional. Designed for those pursuing careers in video production and post-production, artists, educators, and aspiring filmmakers, this weekend workshop offers a hands-on approach to mastering the technical and creative aspects of color grading. Participants will gain practical skills using industry-standard software and learn cutting-edge techniques to elevate their projects to professional levels. Basic experience with editing software is recommended but not required. 

REGISTERING FOR SUMMER 2024!

6/22/24–6/23/24 
12 pm – 5 pm
Register: $425

Cinematography Intensive

Photographers and Videographers! In this 2-weekend intensive workshop, elevate your craft beyond the basic principles of camera and lighting and explore the cinematic tools used to create an overall visual approach to storytelling. We'll examine film poetics—genre, color, texture, mood, etc.—as well as lighting, lensing continuity, aspect ratio, color grading, and practical on-set strategies and challenges. The workshop will include hands-on exercises and demonstrations of Steadicam operation and higher-end cinematic camera bodies. Takes place in the UT Radio-Televsion-Film studios. 

REGISTERING FOR SUMMER 2024

12 pm - 5 pm each day; 4 days 

WEEKEND 1 - Sat/Sun - 7/13–7/14
WEEKEND 2 - Sat/Sun – 7/20–7/21

Register: $695