Screenwriting 1 (FLTV10007)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Peter Allen
T: + 61 3 9035 3010 (ext. 53010)
Contact Centre:
P: 13 6352
Overview
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Screenwriting 1 is an examination of the inherent advantages and limitations of writing for the screen. Classes incorporate lectures, group discussions and film screenings. Students undertake story writing exercises for presentation at group discussion sessions. Students also undertake the writing of a short script for a production exercise. Progress is monitored at tutorials.
Intended learning outcomes
On completing this subject students will:
- exhibit an ability for intellectual curiosity and creativity through the development of screenwriting skills;
- be familiar with basic narrative structures for short screen-based productions;
- originate story ideas and develop them into a script for the screen.
Generic skills
On completing this subject students will be able to:
• plan and organise work effectively;
• exercise an open attitude to new ideas;
• confidently communicate in oral and written form;
• exhibit the skills to interpret, analyse and problem solve;
• apply theoretical knowledge to practical problems;
• develop positive self-critical and peer review skills;
• begin to develop a set of flexible and transferable skills for different types of employment.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
Assessment is continuous and based on the following:
Class exercises (3000 words total) Due: various, throughout weeks 1 – 8 (50%)
Final draft script for a short production (1 – 2 pages) Due: end week 12 (45%)
Workshop Participation* (5%) Due: assessed ongoing
*Participation assessed on criteria of engagement, ability to discuss & give/receive feedback and teamwork skills.
Late submission
* Unless an extension has been granted, for essays/assignments submitted after the due date, the mark a student is awarded for their work will be reduced by 10% for each day the work is late. Using electronic submission means work may be submitted on any day.
* Unless an extension has been granted, assignments submitted later than 5 working days (or 1 week if due on a weekend) after the due date will not be marked, and will receive no marks.
Hurdle requirement
Students must attend 80% of all scheduled classes and attempt all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Peter Allen Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours TOTAL 38 - 4 hr p.w seminars, screenings, workshops (weeks 1 – 8); 1 hr p.w lectures (week 9 -12); and 2 x 1hr tutorials (weeks 9 – 12) Total time commitment 110 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Peter Allen
T: + 61 3 9035 3010 (ext. 53010)
Contact Centre:
P: 13 6352
Time commitment details
110 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
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Last updated: 3 November 2022