306508 v.1 Film and Television Screenwriting and Screen Studies Stream (Double Degree with Communication and Cultural Studies)


Introduction

This stream contains a mix of theoretical and creative practice units with an emphasis on the development of creative screenwriting skills and critical understanding in analysing and critically evaluating screen culture including both film and television, documentary and drama. Units are also undertaken in video production and screenwriting.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

12194 v.5   Media, Communication and Information 111 - The Information Age 3.0 25.0
1531 v.8   Film and Television 111 - History of Screen Language 5.0 25.0
  50.0

Year 1 Semester 2

12881 v.5   Media, Communication and Information 112 - The Critical Attitude 3.0 25.0
1532 v.8   Film and Television 121 - Screen Production Techniques 4.0 25.0
  50.0

Year 2 Semester 1

12882 v.5   Media, Communication and Information 211- Law, Policy and Regulation 3.0 25.0
303708 v.2   Film and Television 241 - Screenwriting - Introduction 3.0 25.0
  OR  
10084 v.6   Film and Television 212 - The Tradition of the Documentary 4.0 25.0
  OR  
301038 v.3   Film and Television 214 - News, Current Affairs and Actuality 4.0 25.0
  50.0

Year 2 Semester 2

12883 v.5   Media, Communication and Information 212 - Consumers, Audiences, Publics and Users 2.0 25.0
7682 v.7   Film and Television 242 - Screenwriting - Developing Dramatic Action 3.0 25.0
  OR  
3555 v.11   Film and Television 213 - Drama - Style and Interpretation 4.0 25.0
  OR  
7678 v.7   Film and Television 215 - TV Drama - Series, Soaps and Sitcoms 3.0 25.0
  50.0

Year 3 Semester 1

303424 v.2   Film and Television 345 - Screenwriting - Independent Documentary 4.0 25.0
9345 v.10   Film and Television 316 - Thinking about Cinema 4.0 25.0
  50.0

Year 3 Semester 2

301035 v.3   Film and Television 317 - Asian Cinemas 3.0 25.0
303714 v.2   Film and Television 243 - Screenwriting - Corporate Documentary 2.0 25.0
  OR  
303713 v.2   Film and Television 244 - Screenwriting - The Interactive Screen 3.0 25.0
  50.0

Year 4 Semester 1

11483 v.6   Film and Television 346 - Screenwriting - Drama 4.0 25.0
3556 v.10   Film and Television 391- Independent Screen Project I 3.0 25.0
  50.0

Year 4 Semester 2

301044 v.3   Film and Television 392 - Independent Screen Project II 3.0 25.0
301081 v.3   Film and Television 318 - Living with Television 3.0 25.0
  50.0