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Cinematic Writing (FLTV70042)
Graduate coursework level 7Points: 18.75On 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
Semester 1
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Overview
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Students will acquire an understanding of fundamental elements of feature film writing. Through craft based classes and workshops, students will gain knowledge of areas such as traditional screen narrative structure, character development and writing for a visual medium. Students will be introduced to writing short documents, such as synopsise and treatments, and learn professional script formatting.
This subject also introduces students to a variety of methods through which writers can access information and inspiration necessary for both their academic and creative work.
Intended learning outcomes
This subject will enable students to:
- gain a fundamental understanding of feature film writing;
- understand imperatives of writing for a visual / aural medium;
- learn skills necessary to develop short film documents and understand correct script formatting;
- develop an understanding and instinct for communicating with an audience through screenwriting;
- develop skills enabling the student to research, write and present a paper on a topic of their choice.
Generic skills
On completing this subject students will be able to:
• apply theoretical knowledge to practical problems;
• isolate and condense the essence of an idea to a meaningful precise image;
• develop positive self critical and peer review skills;
• develop technical and creative writing skills.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
High level writing skills.
Demonstrated creative output.
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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Draft Treatment for Feature Film plus short documents
| 65% | |
Class Group Presentation
| 25% | |
Class Participation | Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Ben Michael Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 57 Total time commitment 140 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 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
140 Hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Rob McKee – Story
Linda Segar – Good Script GreatLinda Aronson - The 21st Century Screenplay
John Yorke - Into the Woods
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Screenwriting - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022