303424 (v.2) Film and Television 345 - Screenwriting - Independent Documentary

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):

10084 (v.6) Film and Television 212 - The Tradition of the Documentary or any previous version

Syllabus:

Introduction to the requirements of non-fiction scriptwriting, exploring through both individual and group work the theoretical and practical aspects of the scripting process including research, planning, pitching and writing a script for a half-hour documentary.

Unit Outcomes:

On completion of this unit students will have - Demonstrated a competence in the skills of writing for documentary. Contributed substantially and practically to the planning, research, pitching, writing and development of a script for a short documentary. Improved 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 prescibed references.

Unit Texts:

Rosenthal, A., Writing, Directing and Producing Documentary Films and Videos, Revised Edition, Southern Illinois University Press. Rosenthal, A., Writing Docudrama: Dramatising Reality for Film and TV, Focal Press. Rabiger, M., Directing the Documentary,3rd Edition, Focal Press.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Documentary Journal 10%, Documentary Treatment 50%, Research Folio 20%, Script Reports 10%, Synopsis and Pitch 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