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Major Screenwriting Project (FLTV70047)
Graduate coursework level 7Points: 37.5On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Ben Michael: ben.michael@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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Students are expected to write a complete first draft long-form script project, most likely a feature film script or equivalent length television script(s) plus ‘Bible’.
Students will take part in regular small group tutorials where work in progress will be discussed/presented and feedback given by the tutor and peers. Written and verbal feedback on first draft will be given at end of the semester before proceeding to further drafts.
Students will also attend complementary craft and industry based classes/workshops.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- become a better screenwriter;
- write a complete first draft of a long form script project;
- gain further practice in and understanding of script analysis and feedback;
- apply learned knowledge of researching, screenwriting and storytelling craft skills to writing a creative project;
- develop further understanding of key screenwriting principles.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- demonstrate advanced knowledge for areas of writing in general;
- develop researching skills that enable creative works;
- increase research skills in both formal and informal systems.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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FLTV70046 | Script Development Hothouse | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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First Draft Script
| During the assessment period | 90% |
Script tutorial participation
| Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Ben Michael Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 52 hours, comprising six 3-hour lectures, two 2-hour tutorials, six 1-hour individual tutorials, and four 6-hour script reading days Total time commitment 510 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Ben Michael: ben.michael@unimelb.edu.au
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Screenwriting
Last updated: 31 January 2024