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Seattle writing classes
Spring quarter 2012
Nils Osmar, instructor 

• Sponsored by the University of Washington's Experimental College and other programs
• All classes are held on or near the University of Washington campus, about five minutes from downtown Seattle.
• For details, CLICK THE COURSE TITLE or scroll down this page. All classes have openings unless marked "full"
• Questions? Call 206-420-1309 or email

COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this class, students will learn about the elements of short story writing, get practice coming up with stories of their own, and have opportunities to get feedback from the instructor and others in the course. The focus is on developing our skills and learning to let the process happen easily and spontaneously. Also: information about copyrighting, getting published, and making money as a writer. Instructor has written stories, articles, stageplays and screenplays. His short story collection, The Hungry Time, is available on Amazon.com. About the instructor ~ More info about this class

CLASS 550: Start writing your screenplay!
When: Wednesdays, 7 pm-9 pm, April 25th-May 23rd (five meetings)
Where: University of Washington campus in Seattle
Course fee (tuition): General Public: $125
UW Students with current ID: $120
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COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this class, open to all levels, you'll learn how screenplays are written, and have opportunities to write some short scenes and "mini-scripts," hear them read aloud, and get feedback on your  writings.  We'll focus on plot and structure, script formatting, dialogue and action, and what goes into writing a tightly written, effective and marketable script.  Plus: tips for getting an agent and pitching your screenplay. The instructor, a Seattle filmmaker, has written over 30 screeplays.  His films have played at major international festivals.

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ACTING CLASSES
CLASS 110: Beginning Acting
CLASS 300: Let's Make a Movie
CLASS 120: Actors workshop: Auditioning

ART CLASSES
CLASS 210: Drawing for Absolute Beginners
CLASS 220: Figure Drawing
CLASS 225: Drawing clothing and drapery
CLASS 230: Drawing Faces and Portraits
CLASS 240: Perspective drawing for artists
CLASS 250: Acrylic Painting for Beginners
CLASS 270: Cartooning for fun and profit
CLASS 285: Exploring Color
CLASS 290: Drawing in pen, brush & ink
CLASS 295: Fun with charcoal

FILM AND VIDEO CLASSES
CLASS 300: Let's Make a Movie
CLASS 310: Filmmaking 101
CLASS 320: Documentary Filmmaking
CLASS 550: Start writing your screenplay

SOFTWARE CLASSES: PHOTOSHOP
CLASS 400: Photoshop for Beginners

WRITING CLASSES
CLASS 510: Writing fiction & short stories
CLASS 550: Start writing your screenplay