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Screenwriting Practices 1A (FLTV10012)

Undergraduate level 1Points: 18.75On Campus (Southbank)

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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 creative choices in screenwriting to effectively engage audiences;
  • formulate and present screenwriting concepts at an introductory level.

Generic skills

On completion of this subject, students should 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: 8 November 2024