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Screenwriting Practices 1A (FLTV10012)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 25On Campus (Southbank)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Overview
Availability | Semester 1 |
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This subject introduces the basics of creating stories for the screen media focusing on concept creation, screenplay structures, story and character generation. Students study and practice the foundational skills undertaken by writers in creating work for the screen and apply them to their ideas for screen projects. Students write an original short script, analyse the screen work of others and take part in script development processes. Screenwriting students undertake shared workshops and classes with FTV directing students with a view to promoting a pragmatic understanding of filmmaking practices and nurturing creative teams. Students attend a series of lectures in which visiting industry professionals discuss all aspects of the screenwriting industry.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- write concise and effective short scripts at an introductory level;
- write using an individual voice at an introductory level;
- give and receive screenwriting feedback at a basic level;
- critically engage with contemporary screenwriting practices.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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FLTV10014 | Pictures, Sounds, Words | 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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written assignment of storytelling exercises
| From Week 2 to Week 10 | 30% |
8 quizzes
| From Week 2 to Week 10 | 5% |
1 x 15-minute individual presentation
| From Week 4 to Week 11 | 20% |
Written project of feedback on directors' short scripts
| From Week 9 to Week 10 | 15% |
Written assignment of a short script
| End of the teaching period | 30% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of all scheduled classes and submit all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Luke Devenish Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 82 hours Total time commitment 408 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021
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 Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
Last updated: 3 November 2022