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Writing for Screen (CWRI20009)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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In this subject, students will be introduced to the history of screenwriting and the principles of the craft of writing scripts for screen. Students will develop an understanding of contemporary industrial screenwriting practices. Students will read and respond to a variety of scripts written for screen and will also be required to write a short original screenplay. This subject is highly recommended for students intending to take Advanced Screenwriting and/or Writing Videogames and Live Performance.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should have:

  • Articulate the relationship between the screenplay and contemporary cultural and political contexts.
  • Use basic screenwriting terminology and technical elements of screenwriting in creating their own creative work.
  • Identify the skills and methodologies that underpin screenwriting as a distinct vocation and apply them in the drafting and workshopping of creative work.
  • Give and receive constructive feedback effectively by participating in workshops and small group collaborations.
  • Draft and develop an original screenplay (both in concept and creation) that attends to industrial ethics and intellectual honesty.

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:

  • The ability to apply analytic, independent and critical thinking skills to written texts
  • The ability to respond creatively to texts
  • The ability to plan and develop their written work
  • The ability to join in group discussion and activities, working to a common goal
  • The ability to work effectively with others while respecting differences.

Last updated: 6 December 2024