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Screenwriting Practices 1A (FLTV10012)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 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
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 Film and Television 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.
Generic skills
- Clear and effective writing;
- Project design and completion, leadership of projects
- Researching, drafting and redrafting documents to a polished outcome;
- Creative collaboration and team work
- Self-directed learning and self-motivated working
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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: 31 January 2024
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% |
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% |
10 to 12-page short script
| During the assessment period | 30% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of all scheduled classes. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: Students must submit all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. Submitting only part of an assessment (e.g. only the title page) or an assessment on an irrelevant topic will not meet this hurdle requirement. | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Luke Devenish Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 66 hours, comprising 6-hours of seminars, workshops, and tutorials per week, for weeks 2 to 12. Total time commitment 306 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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: 31 January 2024