Screenwriting Practices 1B (FLTV10015)

Undergraduate level 1Points: 25On Campus (Southbank)

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Overview

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Semester 2
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This subject further develops craft skills and knowledge of writing engaging content for the screen, with a focus on ‘worlds in film’ and writing within creative parameters.

Students work on set with Film and Television directing students, with a view to promoting a broader understanding of filmmaking practices and nurturing creative teams. Students write short scripts and take part in both small group and individual script development practices.

Intended learning outcomes

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

  • create and write a short script incorporating an authentic screen world at an introductory level;
  • develop and write an original short script;
  • identify specific craft elements filmmakers use to create film worlds;
  • write screen content within specific creative parameters;
  • give and receive script feedback at an introductory level;
  • interact and collaborate effectively with peers as part of a filmmaking team.

Generic skills

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

  • demonstrate skills in clear, effective writing;
  • manage a project through from inception to completion;
  • better understand a process of researching, drafting and redrafting documents to a polished outcome;
  • collaborate in groups;
  • work in a self-motivated way.

Last updated: 4 March 2025