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Screenwriting 2 (FLTV20008)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
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Overview
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Screenwriting 2 furthers students’ understanding of screenwriting concepts and practice. Students will develop techniques which will enable them to analyse story and screenplay structure, and to write original and effective short form screenplays. Topics to be explored include scene design, character goals, narrative theme and structure, writing dialogue and what is unique about writing for the medium of the screen. Through class work, lectures and tutorials – incorporating script readings, film screenings and peer review - students will be able to synthesise their theoretical understanding through the writing of a short script for a production exercise.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- apply developed storytelling skills to demonstrate innovation and creative concepts;
- critically examine narrative structures within short screen-based screenplays and productions;
- create original story ideas and develop them into a script for screen;
- use screenplay analysis skills to write and deliver constructive criticism for peers' screenplays.
Generic skills
On completing this subject students will be able to:
- Plan and organise work effectively;
- Exercise an open attitude to new ideas;
- More confidently communicate in oral and written form;
- Further enhance skills used to interpret, analyse and problem solve;
- More confidently apply theoretical knowledge to practical problems;
- Further enhance positive self-critical and peer review skills;
- Begin to consolidate a set of flexible and transferable skills for different types of employment;
- More confidently present opinions and analysis in classroom discussion.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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FLTV10007 | Screenwriting 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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FLTV20006 | Screen Practice 2A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
25 |
FLTV20007 | Languages of the Screen 2 | 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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written Assignments which may be scripts, scenes, story analyses, or character outlines
| From Week 1 to Week 7 | 20% |
Script Tutorial Preparation including script re-drafting or other writing exercises
| From Week 1 to Week 7 | 10% |
Peer Review
| From Week 9 to Week 11 | 25% |
Final draft script for a short production of 2 to 4 pages following industry-standard script format.
| During the assessment period | 35% |
Class Participation assessed on criteria of engagement, ability to discuss & give/receive feedback and teamwork skills. | Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
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. | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Nicolette Freeman Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 41 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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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 Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
Last updated: 3 November 2022