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Scriptwriting 1 (FLTV70017)
Graduate coursework level 7Points: 25On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Year Long
Overview
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Screenwriting is studied in a series of 8 x 1.5 hour lecture program, plus tutorials, screenings and screenwriting workshops. These deal with moving picture language and principles of characterization and dramatic form. Screenwriting exercises are undertaken by students. Each student also develops scripts for two exercises. Students undertake additional specialist screenwriting tutorials relevant to their strand of study.
Intended learning outcomes
This subject will:
- introduce students to the main elements of the craft of screenwriting;
- introduce students to the fundamentals of script editing and re-writing;
- develop script analysis and feedback skills for both short and long form scripts.
Generic skills
On completing this subject students will have gained:
• confidence in presenting work for critical review;
• enhanced critical listening skills that effect productive writing and re-writing;
• insight into the process of drafting and redrafting short film scripts;
• an understanding of the importance of audience participation;
• heightened writing skills.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
Corequisites for Narrative Projects 1A or Documentary Projects 1A can be taken
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLTV70016 | Screen Language 1A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| FLTV70018 | Documentary Projects 1A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| FLTV70020 | Narrative Projects 1A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
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
Class Exercises (40% of total mark);
Exercise Script 1 at 1000 words (minimum)
2 Assessors (20% of total mark);
Production Script 1500 - 2000 words
This script will be assessed by 2 internal staff and 1 external industry professional (40% of total mark).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Year Long
Coordinators Siobhan Jackson, Shannon Owen, and Steve Thomas Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 90. Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 May 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Year Long contact information
Time commitment details
200 Hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Film and Television - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022