Area: | Department of Media and Information |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
Workshop: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 1532 (v.8) Film and Television 121 - Screen Production Techniques or any previous version
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Syllabus: | An understanding of and ability to research and write scripts for film or television productions which are client orientated and generally serve a promotional, educational, training or corporate communication function. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit students will have - Developed the ability to take a pro-active brief from a client. Extended their ability to conduct adequate research of a topic or area. Practiced the skill of creatively conceptualising an approach to a number of topics. Become familiar with the major approaches and types of Corporate Documentary, program making fundamentals and genre. Understood the elements of corporate script writing, and be able to apply this critically to the work of other writers. Students will become more capable in the key skills of - Analysing of content and Client need and Visual writing. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | DiZazzo, R. ; Corporate Video; Focal Press. Mollison, Martha; Producing Videos: A Complete Guide, AFTRS/Allen & Unwin |
Unit Texts: | Van Nostran, W.,(2000). The Media Writer's Guide. Focal Press. DiZazzo, R., (1998). Corporate Media Production. Focal Press. Rosenthal, A., (1996,2002). writing,directing, and producing documenary films and videos. Southern Illinois University Press. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment (1) 10%, Assignment (2) 20%, Assignment (3) 20%, Assignment (4) 10%, Assignment (5) 30%, Participation and involvement 10%. This by Grade/Mark Assessment. |
Field of Education: | 100701 Audio Visual Studies | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | Lim Kok Wing Inst Malaysia | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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