Visual Storytelling and Creative Writing

The Visual Storytelling and Creative Writing course at Buddhi School of Arts explores the art of crafting compelling narratives through a blend of creative writing and visual storytelling techniques. Students will learn to develop characters, build immersive worlds, and master story structure, all while exploring various genres and screenwriting basics. Ideal for aspiring writers and filmmakers, this course emphasizes both literary elements and visual creativity, empowering students to bring their stories to life across different mediums.
Visual Storytelling and Creative Writing

Introduction and Foundations

  • Overview of Course Goals and Expectations
  • The Purpose and Power of Storytelling
  • Role of a Writer and Finding Inspiration
  • Storytelling Traditions and Modern Narratives
  • Writing Elements of a Story
  • Plot, Character, Theme, and Setting
  • Point of View and Conflict
  • Literary Devices: Metaphors, Similes, Symbolism

Character and Plot Development

  • Developing Characters
  • Creating Believable Characters
  • Character Arcs and Development
  • Protagonists and Antagonists
  • Supporting Characters and Their Role
  • Plot Structure
  • Freytag’s Pyramid
  • Crafting Strong Beginnings
  • Building Tension and Climax
  • Resolutions and Endings

World-Building and Writing Techniques

  • World-Building
  • Creating Vivid Settings
  • Developing Cultures and Societies
  • Integrating World-Building into the Plot
  • Consistency and Detail in World-Building
  • Writing Techniques
  • Show, Don’t Tell
  • Pacing and Rhythm
  • Writing Descriptive Scenes
  • Building Emotional Impact

Writing Genres

  • Exploring Different Genres
  • Fiction, Non-Fiction, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Mystery, Romance, Historical, Horror, Cross-Genre Writing
  • Screenwriting Basics
  • Differences Between Prose and Screenwriting
  • Basics of Screenwriting Format
  • Writing a Logline and Treatment
  • Creating a Beat Sheet

Screenplay Structure

  • The Three-Act Structure
  • Writing Engaging Scenes
  • Visual Storytelling
  • Advanced Screenplay Techniques

Writing Dialogue

  • Crafting Realistic Dialogue
  • Subtext in Dialogue
  • Dialogue for Different Genres
  • Pacing and Timing in Dialogue

Editing, Revising & Final Project

  • Adapting Stories to Screenplays
  • Adapting Novels or Short Stories
  • Maintaining the Core of the Story
  • Changes and Additions in Adaptations
  • Case Studies and Examples
  • Editing Process
  • Peer Review and Feedback
  • Revising Your Work
  • Final Project Presentation and Feedback

Final Project

  • Submit a Completed Short Story and a Screenplay Adaptation
  • Participate in Presentations and Peer Reviews

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Course Fees and Discounts
  • Single Course: LKR 50,000
  • Enrol in Two Courses: 10% discount
  • Enrol in Three Courses: 15% discount
  • Enrol in All Four Courses: 20% discount