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Advanced Screenwriting (CWRI30014)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 1
Overview
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Advanced Screenwriting focuses on the creation of an original script for screen. This subject builds upon skills learnt in the second year Creative Writing subject Writing for Screen. Students will enhance, through practical workshops, their screenwriting techniques in three areas: Film, TV and New Media forms. Students will develop a creative project comprising a concept and script excerpts from either: a short film, a feature length film, a TV pilot, or a new media project: such as a web series or video game. Advanced Screenwriting draws upon a wide range of examples and contemporary applications of screenwriting, including a range of genres, along with contemporary media innovations. As a result students should have, on completion of the subject, an understanding of how screenwriting history, common techniques and new advances in the form relate to current practice.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- gain advanced knowledge of the development of a script for screen: from imagining and shaping a concept, pitching the work, workshopping, drafting and structuring material, to the preparation of a script excerpt formatted to industry standards;
- apply the conventions of the screenwriting process and craft to their creative work with an awareness of historical, social and cultural context;
- workshop, critically analyse, and interact with peers, giving constructive feedback on screenplays and creative concepts across the forms of film, tv and new media;
- recognise the distinct techniques of writing for screen as they are employed in film, tv and new media writing and to articulate an advanced understanding of screenwriting terminology;
- gain a deeper understanding of the vocational possibilities in writing for the screen; and
- demonstrate, as informed participants in the creative writing community, a respect for ethical values and diverse cultures.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:
- the ability to work cooperatively within a group to provide support and constructive feedback to fellow classmates;
- the ability to complete drafting and writing at a high-level of literacy;
- the ability to independently devise and articulate a creative work; and
- the ability to conceptualise, prepare and present their creative projects in both verbal and written modes.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
CWRI20009 Writing for Screen
CWRI20006 Script for Performance
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CWRI20009 | Writing for Screen | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- A 1,000 word essay on an existing screenplay (30%), due in week 4
- A pitch of a creative project, comprising a 3 minute oral presentation to class and 500 word written summary (20%), due due week 5-6
- An original script for screen, equivalent to 2,000 words, a draft of which MUST undergo development and workshopping in class during semester, with accompanying revised written pitch (50%), due during examination period
- Hurdle: This subject has a minimum hurdle requirement of 80% attendance and participation in workshops including: giving constructive written and verbal feedback to classmates; contributions to group discussion; and collaboration with others. Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at the rate of 10% per day. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Cath Moore Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 30 hours: a 2.5-hour workshop per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
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A subject reader will be available via Readings Online.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Creative Writing - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 11 April 2024