Script Development Hothouse (FLTV70046)
Graduate coursework level 7Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Through working with actors, directors and tutors, this intensive workshop enables students to make significant progress in the development of their first draft script.
Students learn how to work with actors to workshop a scene from their script and will be required to be on site to write intensively during the hothouse.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- make accelerated progress in drafting their script;
- gain understanding of ways that working with actors can assist in developing a screenplay;
- have the opportunity to work with industry professionals;
- develop skills in hearing and assimilating critical feedback.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should gain:
- greater clarity of ‘vision’ and communication;
- heightened writing skills;
- heightened skills of critical analysis, both in giving an receiving criticism;
- logical follow through of thought processes.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLTV70041 | Storytelling Workshop | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| FLTV70042 | Cinematic Writing | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
18.75 |
| FLTV70043 | Writing for Television | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
18.75 |
Corequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLTV70047 | Major Screenwriting Project | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
37.5 |
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: 10 November 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Script development report
| During the assessment period | 80% |
Active contribution and participation to all in-class discussions and activities
| Throughout the teaching period | 20% |
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Ben Michael Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 31 hours, comprising one 1-hour lecture in week 1, and five 6-hour workshops Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
Last updated: 10 November 2023