Screen Adaptation (FLTV30015)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)

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Overview

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This subject introduces students to techniques and creative approaches for writing adapted material for the screen. Students will take part in a script tutorial development process and give and receive critical feedback from their peers.

Drawing from professional skills and knowledge gained in previous years of this course, students will be required to adapt and write an engaging short screen product.

Intended learning outcomes

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

  • apply the various storytelling elements that make screen stories work within the context of screen adaptation;
  • critically discuss the contemporary adaptation landscape within the screen media;
  • give and receive meaningful creative and critical feedback on screen product;
  • present a script in a professional format;
  • write an adapted script for the screen media.

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;
  • communicate in oral and written form;
  • lead a research and writing task from concept to completion;
  • work in an independently motivated way.

Last updated: 8 November 2024