Introduction
Screenwriting and Playwriting Course in Bilbao: Master the Art of Storytelling for Film and Theatre
Screenwriting and playwriting are the backbone of any film, television, or theatrical production. A well-crafted script not only shapes the narrative structure but also defines character depth, pacing, and emotional impact on the audience.
The Screenwriting and Playwriting Course, a 2-year specialized program, offers comprehensive training for those looking to become professional screenwriters and tackle the challenges of the film, TV, and theatre industries.
In this way, the student will be invited to learn about every aspect and every task for which a storyteller is responsible, being able to take on any conversation, any creative process and any practical execution of a project, with all the departments and profiles that make up the Spanish film guild.
The course takes place in ECPV, in Bilbao, a city that has seen remarkable growth in the film and theatre industries in recent years. In 2024, Bilbao and Bizkaia recorded a significant surge in audiovisual activity:
Course
Dates
Enrollments
Timetable
From October to december:
Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
From January to June:
Monday to Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Formation hours
More than 600 teaching hours.
Information
- Small groups.
- Specialized Masterclasses.
- Own title.
Target audience
This diploma has been designed for anyone who wishes to explore their artistic concerns within the framework of a cinematographic work. It is highly recommended to have linguistic virtues, general culture, philosophical concerns and the capacity for both effort and group work. Any previous training in audiovisual, art history, communication or fine arts will be beneficial for the student.
Who you'll become
In scriptwriter of a cinematographic work. Once you successfully complete the diploma, you will be able to take on the authorship of a fiction project, working together with all the departments involved in the development of a film. You will know all the vocabulary, all the techniques and all the debates that enliven film creation.
In any member of the script department of a work of fiction applied to the entertainment arts.
In an observer, connoisseur and critic of cinema, having developed methodology, precision and maturity in matters of film research and evaluation.
Our way of teaching
You will begin by acquiring all the vocabulary essential for understanding and thinking about cinematography. Once this common language is established, you will assimilate all the protocols necessary for the performance of film writing. Immediately, you will experience the creative process within the framework of a so-called institutional cinema and then explore the counterproposals developed throughout History. Finally, you will synthesize everything you have learned in a final stage where you can formalize your own vision in accordance with the contemporaneity of our discipline. In parallel, you will be invited to become familiar with the discourses and practices of sister disciplines of cinema such as theater, series and even video games.
Study plan
During the three courses that make up the diploma, students will explore essential lines and foundations for understanding cinematographic praxis and its classical and institutional as well as modern and contemporary aspects.
Professors
Contenido de la Diplomatura
| Nombre | Descripción |
|---|---|
| Dramaturgia | Introducción a la dramaturgia y la estructura narrativa: desde Aristóteles hasta la posmodernidad. |
| Lenguaje | Introducción a conceptos de lenguaje, de lenguaje artístico y de lenguaje cinematográfico. |
| Introducción al teatro | Traslado de los conceptos dramatúrgicos estudiados desde la cinematografía a la realidad teatral. |
| Análisis fílmico | Del materialismo moderno al abandono posmoderno de la significación. |
| Ontología cinematográfica, estética e historia del arte | De la superficie a la esencia dramática. |
| Historia del cine | Del protocine a la hypermodernidad. |
| Crítica de textos dramáticos | Intención, texto y materialidad del pensamiento crítico aplicado al cine, al teatro y a cualquier escritura dramática |
| Dirección de actores desde la dramaturgia | Texto, cuerpo e intención: entender el texto desde la realidad de los actores. |
| Trabajos y talleres prácticos | Aplicación a la práctica dramatúrgica de los conceptos teóricos vistos en clase. |
| Producción y Legislación | Introducción a la realidad laboral de la escritura dramática. |
| Showrunning y Series | Introducción a la metodología de desarrollo de una serie bajo la supervisión de un showrunner. |
| Ejercicios de estímulo creativo | Espacio práctico de escritura creativa |
| Géneros y escrituras alternativas | De las lógicas de género a los modelos de escritura alternativos |
FAQ - Questions and Answers
¿Is it necessary to have prior experience to enroll?
Prior experience is not required, although it will be valued. The course is designed both for beginners and for those who already have training and wish to specialize.
Is any type of certificate awarded upon completion of the course?
Yes, you will receive a certificate from the school that validates your participation and the knowledge gained throughout the course.
How is student progress evaluated?
Through practical work, class participation, guided exercises, and the completion of a final project, which is assessed both technically and creatively.
Can I present my own project as part of the course?
Yes, the course encourages the development of original ideas. You will be able to submit personal proposals and work on them under the guidance of the faculty.
Who are the course instructors?
The teaching team is made up of active professionals from the film industry: directors, screenwriters, editors, and producers with extensive experience in the field. Watch Teachers
Does the course offer networking or job placement opportunities?
Yes, you will collaborate with students from other specialties and take part in real film shoots, helping you build a strong professional network from the very beginning.
¿Is it necessary to have prior experience to enroll?
Prior experience is not required, although it will be valued. The course is designed both for beginners and for those who already have training and wish to specialize.
1.- What will I learn in the Film Directing course?
You will learn to develop your vision as a director, from the conception of an idea to the final production, working with screenwriters, actors, and technicians to build your own visual language.
2.- What is the duration of the Film Directing course?
The Film Directing diploma lasts three years, during which students progress from learning technical and narrative fundamentals to directing complex and professional projects.
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