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.7	Screen Actualities 301	5.0	25.0
303708	v.3	Screenwriting - Introduction 241	3.0	25.0
				50.0
Year 2 Semester 2
3555	v.12	Drama - Style and Interpretation 302	4.0	25.0
7682	v.8	Film and Television 242 - Screenwriting - Developing Dramatic Action	3.0	25.0
				50.0
Year 3 Semester 1
303424	v.3	Screenwriting - Series 345	3.0	25.0
		OR
11483	v.7	Screenwriting- Advanced 346	2.0	25.0
9345	v.11	Screen Studies 311	4.0	25.0
		SELECT 1 OPTION		25.0
				75.0
Year 3 Semester 2
303713	v.3	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.7	Film and Television 233 - Advertising and Music Videos	4.0	25.0
2589	v.10	Documentary Production 324	4.0	25.0
301035	v.4	Screen Studies- World Cinemas 212	4.0	25.0
301038	v.4	Film and Television 214 - News, Current Affairs and Actuality	4.0	25.0
301044	v.4	Production Design 291	3.0	25.0
301081	v.4	Screen Studies- Television Drama 213	3.0	25.0
301583	v.4	Motion Graphics Introduction 292	3.0	25.0
303714	v.3	Film and Television 243 - Screenwriting - Corporate Documentary	2.0	25.0
3556	v.11	Special Topics in Screen Studies 312	3.0	25.0
7678	v.8	Film and Television 215 - TV Drama - Series, Soaps and Sitcoms	3.0	25.0
9361	v.10	Experimental Screens 223	3.0	25.0