304317 (v.2) Film and Television 545 - Screenwriting - Independent Documentary

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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:	Introduces the requirements of screenwriting for independent documentary, exploring elements of research, pitching, planning and writing.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- The ability to demonstrate advanced 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. Developed the ability to mange and complete projects on time. Improved skills in project preparation and presentation, including skills in planning, research, writing, accepting and acting on feedback. Demonstrated professional conduct in the process of development of your script/treatment. 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 prescribed 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 (third edition). Oxford, Focal Press.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assessment 1 10%, Assessment 2 10%, Assessment 3 20%, Assessment 4 40%, Participation/Script report 20%. 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