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Genre Screenwriting (FLTV20008)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)

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Overview

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Semester 2
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This subject focuses on genre writing for screen media. Examining Science Fiction, Romance, Thriller, Fantasy, and Horror storytelling conventions, students develop a basic working knowledge of these popular forms as explored by screenwriters.

Students participate in Story Teams to complete in-class exercises in genre storytelling and write a 10-page screenplay anchored in the conventions of a genre chosen from those examined in the subject.

Delivery

This subject is co-delivered with FLTV20017 Screenwriting Practices 2B.

Intended learning outcomes

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

  • create, develop and write short scripts whose conventions are anchored in a particular genre;
  • identify and effectively apply screenwriting tropes employed in genre filmmaking;
  • critically discuss the historical and contemporary use of genre conventions in writing for the screen;
  • collaborate productively as a member of a creative team;
  • analyse a screenplay to give and receive creative and critical feedback in a professional manner.

Generic skills

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

  • apply critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills to unfamiliar challenges;
  • integrate personal reflection into the creative process;
  • give and receive constructive feedback;
  • develop and implement innovative and creative ideas;
  • employ a wide range of idea creation techniques.

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

All of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
FLTV10025 Introduction to Screenwriting
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
FLTV20006 Screen Practice 2A
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
 25

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: 31 January 2024

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

10 pre-recorded lecture quizzes

  • 800 words (equivalent)
Hurdle requirement: Students must submit all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. Submitting only part of an assessment (e.g. only the title page) or an assessment on an irrelevant topic will not meet this hurdle requirement.		Throughout the teaching period20%

In-Class Story Team Exercises and Group Presentations

  • 1200 words (equivalent)
Hurdle requirement: Students must submit all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. Submitting only part of an assessment (e.g. only the title page) or an assessment on an irrelevant topic will not meet this hurdle requirement.		Throughout the teaching period30%

10-page genre screenplay

  • 2000 words
Hurdle requirement: Students must submit all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. Submitting only part of an assessment (e.g. only the title page) or an assessment on an irrelevant topic will not meet this hurdle requirement.		During the assessment period50%
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of all scheduled classes.Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    CoordinatorLuke Devenish
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Southbank)
    Contact hours40 hours, comprising 4 hours of seminars, workshops, and tutorials per week for 10 weeks
    Total time commitment204 hours
    Teaching period22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024
    Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024
    Census date 2 September 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail20 September 2024
    Assessment period ends15 November 2024

    Semester 2 contact information

    Luke Devenish: luke.devenish@unimelb.edu.au

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Additional delivery details

Delivery

This subject is co-delivered with FLTV20017 Screenwriting Practices 2B.

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Further information

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    Prescribed texts

    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseBachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)

Last updated: 31 January 2024