AI-Powered Storytelling for Writers & Filmmakers
- Description
- Curriculum
Course Overview
Welcome to “AI-Powered Storytelling”! This course is crafted for the modern narrator—the writer, screenwriter, and filmmaker looking to harness AI as a powerful creative partner. You will learn to use AI tools at every stage of the narrative process, from brainstorming initial concepts and developing complex characters to writing sharp dialogue and visualizing scenes. We will explore how AI can break writer’s block, generate storyboards, and even assist in creating short animated sequences. The focus remains on ensuring that your unique, human-driven voice and emotional core are not just preserved, but amplified by technology.
Target Audience
This course is designed for screenwriters, novelists, content creators, independent filmmakers, and any storyteller interested in using AI to enhance their creative workflow and narrative impact.
Aim and Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Use AI tools to brainstorm and outline compelling plots and character arcs.
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Leverage Large Language Models (LLMs) to write, refine, and edit scripts and prose.
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Generate concept art, storyboards, and animatics to visualize and pitch narrative projects.
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Understand how to use AI as a collaborative “co-writer” while maintaining creative control.
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Analyze the ethical considerations of using AI in narrative and character development.
Course Breakdown
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Module |
Objective |
Description |
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Module 1: The AI Co-Writer |
Use AI as a partner for brainstorming, outlining, and overcoming writer’s block. |
– Ideation and World-Building with AI – Developing Character Profiles and Backstories – Structuring Your Narrative: From Three -Act to Episodic – Practical Brainstorming Session |
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Module 2: Crafting Words with AI |
Leverage AI for writing and refining scripts, dialogue, and narrative prose. |
– Prompting for Prose: Tone, Voice, and Pacing – Dialogue Generation and Refinement – AI as an Editor: Summarizing, Rewriting, and Polishing – Hands-On Script Writing Exercise |
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Module 3: Visualizing Your Story |
Use generative AI to create concept art, storyboards, and pre-visualizations. |
– From Script to Image: Generating Key Scenes – Creating Consistent Characters and Worlds – AI for Animatics and Motion Storyboards – Pitch Deck Creation with AI-Generated Visuals |
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Module 4: Ethical Storytelling in the AI Era |
Address the ethical implications of using AI in creative and narrative works. |
– Authenticity and Voice: Who is the Author? – Avoiding Stereotypes in AI-Generated Characters – Copyright and Ownership of AI-Assisted Scripts and Stories – Case Study: An AI-Generated Short Film |
