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Writing for the Youth Screen Market (FLTV20018)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)

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This subject introduces students to the world of writing screen product for children, tweens and young teenagers with a focus on youth television.

Through a series of workshops, presentations and screenings, students will gain insight into what makes successful kid’s programming and will develop an understanding of the current youth screen landscape, i.e., what kids watch and how they are watching it.

Students will be required to develop and write a script for the youth market and present it in the appropriate professional format.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • develop and write an original script for the youth market;
  • identify and apply fundamental principles of writing appropriate screen content for children of varying age groups;
  • critically analyse contemporary youth screen programming and its distribution environment;
  • give and respond to creative feedback on work and concepts related to youth screen content.

Generic skills

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • communicate effectively in oral, written and digital forms;
  • develop and implement innovative and creative ideas;
  • give and receive constructive feedback;
  • apply critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills to unfamiliar challenges;
  • manage competing demands on time, including self-directed project work.

Last updated: 18 September 2024