303714 (v.2) Film and Television 243 - Screenwriting - Corporate Documentary

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

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.

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.

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:

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.

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.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y
2004	Lim Kok Wing Inst Malaysia	Semester 1	Y