Courses Handbook 2008

303518 v.2 Film and Television Screenwriting Stream


Introduction

This stream forms one pathway within the Film and Television Major in Media and Information. It contains a mix of theoretical and creative units with an emphasis on the development of creative skills and critical understanding in screenwriting for documentary and/or drama production. A screenwriting option in interactive media is also available. Units in video production are also undertaken.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 2 Semester 1
10084 v.6   Film and Television 212 - The Tradition of the Documentary 4.0 25.0
303708 v.2   Film and Television 241 - Screenwriting - Introduction 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 2 Semester 2
3555 v.11   Film and Television 213 - Drama - Style and Interpretation 4.0 25.0
7682 v.7   Film and Television 242 - Screenwriting - Developing Dramatic Action 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 3 Semester 1
303424 v.2   Film and Television 345 - Screenwriting - Independent Documentary 4.0 25.0
  OR
11483 v.6   Film and Television 346 - Screenwriting - Drama 4.0 25.0
9345 v.10   Film and Television 316 - Thinking about Cinema 4.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  75.0
Year 3 Semester 2
303713 v.2   Film and Television 244 - Screenwriting - The Interactive Screen 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  75.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 3 Hrs/Wk Credit
11484 v.6   Film and Television 233 - Advertising and Music Videos 4.0 25.0
2589 v.9   Film and Television 222 - Documentary Workshop 4.0 25.0
301035 v.3   Film and Television 317 - Asian Cinemas 3.0 25.0
301038 v.3   Film and Television 214 - News, Current Affairs and Actuality 4.0 25.0
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
301583 v.4   Motion Graphics Introduction 292 3.0 25.0
303714 v.2   Film and Television 243 - Screenwriting - Corporate Documentary 2.0 25.0
3556 v.10   Film and Television 391- Independent Screen Project I 3.0 25.0
7678 v.7   Film and Television 215 - TV Drama - Series, Soaps and Sitcoms 3.0 25.0
9361 v.9   Film and Television 332 - Experimental Film and Video 3.0 25.0
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