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Scriptwriting 2 (FLTV70026)

Graduate coursework level 7Points: 25On Campus (Southbank)

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Screenwriting is studied in a series of lectures, tutorials, screenings and screenwriting workshops. These deal with moving picture language and principles of characterization and dramatic form at an advanced level. Each student will develop a substantial script that they will take into production in Semester Two. Students undertake additional specialist screenwriting tutorials relevant to their strand of study. Students participate in actor/writer workshops that help develop characterizations further.

Intended learning outcomes

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

  • demonstrate masterful creative and technical skills in the storytelling areas of film and television;
  • demonstrate the use of script editing and re-writing skills;
  • develop script analysis and feedback skills for both short and long form scripts;
  • develop an understanding of creative achievements in screen culture;
  • enable the completion of a film script, reflecting a high level of understanding in narrative structure and conventions relevant to students’ strand of study.

Generic skills

On completing this subject students will gain:

  • confidence in presenting work for critical review;
  • enhanced critical listening skills that effect productive writing and re-writing;
  • an understanding of the importance of audience participation;
  • heightened writing skills;
  • heightened skills of critical analysis, both in giving and receiving criticism;
  • demonstrated capacities for artistic imagination, creativity, transformation and interpretation.

Last updated: 31 January 2024