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Curtin University
Courses Handbook 2011

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2011.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2010.

304328 v.3 Screenwriting Documentary Major

Introduction

This major forms one pathway within the Graduate Diploma in Film and Television. It contains a mix of practical and theoretical units with an emphasis on the development of skills and knowledge in screenwriting for documentary or drama production. A screenwriting option in interactive media is also available. Units in video production are also undertaken.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
  SELECT 6 OPTIONS   150.0
  150.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Hrs/Wk Credit
304281 v.3   Film and Television 512 - The Tradition of the Documentary 4.0 25.0
304286 v.3   Film and Television 514 - News, Current Affairs and Actuality 3.0 25.0
304288 v.3   Film and Television 516 - Thinking About Film 5.0 25.0
304289 v.3   Film and Television 517 - Asian Cinemas 5.0 25.0
304290 v.3   Film and Television 518 - Living with Television 3.0 25.0
304313 v.3   Film and Television 541 -Screenwriting - Introduction 3.0 25.0
304315 v.3   Film and Television 543 - Screenwriting - Corporate Documentary 3.0 25.0
304316 v.3   Film and Television 544 - Screenwriting - The Interactive Screen 3.0 25.0
304317 v.3   Film and Television 545 - Screenwriting - Independent Documentary 3.0 25.0
304319 v.3   Film and Television 592 - Independent Screen Project II 4.0 25.0
304320 v.3   Film and Television 591 - Independent Screen Project I 4.0 25.0