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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
Overview
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Students will acquire an understanding of fundamental elements of feature film writing.
Through craft-based online 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 synopses 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
On completion of this subject, students should be able 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 completion of this subject, students should 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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
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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Group Presentation
| Throughout the teaching period | 25% |
Draft Treatment for Feature Film plus short documents
| During the assessment period | 65% |
Active contribution and participation to all discussions and activities
| Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Ben Michael Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 57 hours Total time commitment 255 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
Rob McKee – Story
Linda Segar – Good Script Great
Linda 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
Last updated: 31 January 2024