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Scriptwriting 1 (FLTV70017)
Graduate coursework level 7Points: 25Not available in 2024
Overview
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Screenwriting is studied in a series of eight 1.5-hour lecture program, plus tutorials, screenings and screenwriting workshops delivered fully online. These deal with moving picture language and principles of characterization and dramatic form.
Screenwriting exercises are undertaken by students. Each student also develops scripts for two exercises. Students undertake additional specialist screenwriting tutorials relevant to their strand of study.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- introduce students to the main elements of the craft of screenwriting;
- introduce students to the fundamentals of script editing and re-writing;
- develop script analysis and feedback skills for both short and long form scripts.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- confidence in presenting work for critical review;
- enhanced critical listening skills that effect productive writing and re-writing;
- insight into the process of drafting and redrafting short film scripts;
- an understanding of the importance of audience participation;
- heightened writing skills.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Online Class Exercises
| Throughout the teaching period | 40% |
Exercise Script 1 at 1000 words (minimum) 2 Assessors
| During the teaching period | 20% |
Production Script: This script will be assessed by 2 internal staff and 1 external industry professional
| During the assessment period | 40% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2024
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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.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Film and Television
Last updated: 31 January 2024