Area: | Department of Media and Information |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Workshop: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Introduction to the concepts in writing for the screen, in particular the comparison between written and spoken dialogue, the use of screen narrative structures, movement and time. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit, students will- Be familiar with and able to use standard script layouts. Understand the difference between written and spoken dialogue. Understand the basic elements of narrative and non-narrative script structures. |
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: | Chiarella, T. (1997) , Writing Dialogue, Story Press. |
Unit Texts: | Field, S. (1992), Screenplay, Dell Trade. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment (1), documentary 50%, Assignment (2), drama 50%. This is 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 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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