304313 (v.2) Film and Television 541 -Screenwriting - Introduction

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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.
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.
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:	Chiarella, T. (1997) , Writing Dialogue, Story Press.
Unit Texts:	Field, S. (1992), Screenplay, Dell Trade.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignment (1), documentary 50%, Assignment (2), drama 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y