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 |
Prerequisite(s): | 1531 (v.8) Film and Television 111 - History of Screen Language or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Key concepts involved in writing for the screen, looking in particular spoken at dialogue, the use of screen narrative structures, movement and time. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit students will be familiar with and be able to use standard script layouts. Understand the basic elements of narrative and non-narrative script structures. Understand the difference between written and spoken dialogue. Have developed their ability to work in groups, where appropriate and manage and complete projects on time. Have completed each of the assignments associated with these projects. Have improved their skills in project preparation and presentation, including skills in planning, research, writing, accepting and acting on feedback. |
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: | Chiarella, T. Writing Dialogue, Story Press. Portnoy, K. Screen Adaptation, 2nd ed, Focal Press. |
Unit Texts: | Field, S., (1992) Screenplay;. Dell Trade. Chiarella , T., (1997) Writing Dialogue, Story Press. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment (1) 50%. Assignment (2) 50%. 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: | Informational | 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 | Lim Kok Wing Inst Malaysia | Semester 1 | 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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