7682 (v.7) Film and Television 242 - Screenwriting - Developing Dramatic Action

Area:

Department of Media and Information

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

1532 (v.8) Film and Television 121 - Screen Production Techniques or any previous version

Syllabus:

Further development of screen skills and application of techniques for creating more complex and evolving character, narrative and dramatic structures through cooperative interaction between writers, directors and actors in the script writing process.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Demonstrated an ability to use standard script forms. A deeper understanding of short film form and the short film screenwriting process. Developed an understanding of the theory and practice of writing original and creative scripts in the drama genre. An analytical understanding of how the development of a script can benefit from the creative interaction of writers, directors, and actors. Demonstrated application of these insights in the development of their own scripts. Made a substantial contribution to the planning, research, pitching, writing and development of a script. A professional ability to work in groups. A professional approach to project and time management. Participated in the exercises and completion of the assignments associated these projects. Skills in project preparation and presentation, including skills in planning, pitching, research, writing, accepting and acting on feedback.

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:

Cooper, P. and Dancyger, K., Writing the Short Film. Parker, P., The Art and Science of Screenwriting. Aronson, L., Scriptwriting (updated).

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment (1) pitch and synopis 10%, Assignment (2) treatment 10%, Assignment (3) script report 10%, Assignment (4) the script 50%, Partcipation and class exercises 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y