11483 (v.6) Film and Television 346 - Screenwriting - Drama

Area:

Department of Media and Information

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

4.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Workshop:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

3555 (v.11) Film and Television 213 - Drama - Style and Interpretation or any previous version
AND
303708 (v.2) Film and Television 241 - Screenwriting - Introduction or any previous version

Syllabus:

Development of further knowledge and understanding of the requirements of narrative scriptwriting, exploring elements of character development, planning and writing treatments, scene breakdowns and bibles as well as writing and pitching for short dramas,series and other screen formats.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Demonstrated a competence in writing a short screenplay drama. Demonstrated a competence in script editing skills. Contributed substantially and practically to the planning, research, pitching, writing, development and script editing of a script for a short film. Developed their ability to work in groups, where appropriate. Improved their ability to manage and complete projects on time. Completed each of the assignments associated with these projects. Improved their skills in project preparation and presentation, including skills in planning, research, writing, accepting and acting on feedback. Worked at a level consistent with graduate enrolment.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

Cooper, P. and Dancyger, K. Writing the short film. Parker, Phill. The art and science of screenwriting. Aronson, Linda. Scriptwriting.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Major assignment 60%, Script reports 20%, Synopsis and pitch 10%, Treatment 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y
2004	BPI Intern'l Group S'pore	Semester 1	Y
2004	BPI Intern'l Group S'pore	Semester 2	Y