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. |
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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. |
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: | 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. |
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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. |
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 | | |
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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