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Pictures, Sounds, Words (FLTV10014)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Overview
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In this subject, students investigate the cinematic effect of the use and juxtaposition of pictures, sounds and words in film.
Through a series of workshops and tutorials, students will examine the dramatic possibilities of these screen fundamentals, both as they are used in the cinema universe and in their own creative screenwriting.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- write introductory level short scripts expressing film as a visual and aural medium;
- write for the screen using cinematic language and conventions;
- apply ways in which an audience is affected by creative choices in screenwriting;
- formulate and present screenwriting concepts at an introductory level.
Generic skills
On completing this subject students will be able to:
- apply theoretical knowledge to practical tasks;
- formulate and present opinions in a group context;
- begin to understand a process of researching, drafting and redrafting documents to a polished outcome;
- develop an ability to work in a self motivated way;
- communicate in oral and written form.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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FLTV10012 | Screenwriting Practices 1A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
18.75 |
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: 10 November 2023
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Practical project of a short film of 3–5 minutes
| Mid teaching period | 25% |
10-minute presentation
| During the teaching period | 25% |
Written assignment of a short script (10–12 pages — industry specific)
| End of the teaching period | 50% |
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. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of all scheduled classes. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Luke Devenish Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 40 hours, comprising 4 hours of seminars, workshops, and tutorials per week Total time commitment 204 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023
Last updated: 10 November 2023
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 (Screenwriting)
Last updated: 10 November 2023