Storytelling Workshop (FLTV70041)
Graduate coursework level 7Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject examines some of the elements that constitute universal principles of effective storytelling. Students are required to write short prose or script format exercises which are shared with the class and discussed.
Emphasis is put on examining how an audience’s engagement is impacted by a writer’s creative choices in areas such as point of view, narrative structure, authentic detail and content. Much attention is also paid to word craft. Students practice the skills of precise, economical and evocative writing, as required by the screen media.
Students will also read, analyse and discuss feature scripts and attend film screenings.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- gain understanding of key elements of effective storytelling;
- develop skills to conceive and write compelling short narratives;
- comprehend the need for and begin to develop a concise and evocative writing style;
- develop skills in analysing what makes a story effective to an audience.
Generic skills
On completing this subject students will have:
- confidence in presenting work to a group;
- analysis and peer feedback;
- enhanced critical listening skills;
- effective writing style.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Storytelling exercises
| During the assessment period | 90% |
Workshop Participation
| Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Annabelle Murphy Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 30 hours, comprising 3 hours of workshops per week for 10 weeks. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 Semester 1 contact information
Annabelle Murphy: almurphy@unimelb.edu.au
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Further information
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Last updated: 4 March 2025