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): | 3555 (v.11) Film and Television 213 - Drama - Style and Interpretation or any previous version
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303708 (v.2) Film and Television 241 - Screenwriting - Introduction or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Development of further knowledge and understanding of the requirements of narrative scriptwriting, exploring elements of character development, planning and writing treatments, scene breakdowns and bibles as well as writing and pitching for short dramas,series and other screen formats. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Demonstrated a competence in writing a short screenplay drama. Demonstrated a competence in script editing skills. Contributed substantially and practically to the planning, research, pitching, writing, development and script editing of a script for a short film. Developed 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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Cooper, P. and Dancyger, K. Writing the short film. Parker, Phill. The art and science of screenwriting. Aronson, Linda. Scriptwriting. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Major assignment 60%, Script reports 20%, Synopsis and pitch 10%, Treatment 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 100701 Audio Visual Studies | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | BPI Intern'l Group S'pore | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | BPI Intern'l Group S'pore | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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