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Major Screenwriting Project (FLTV70047)
Graduate coursework level 7Points: 37.5On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Ben Michael: ben.michael@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Students are expected to write a complete first draft long-form script project, most likely a feature film script or equivalent length television script(s) plus ‘Bible’.
Students will take part in regular small group tutorials where work in progress will be discussed/presented and feedback given by the tutor and peers. Written and verbal feedback on first draft will be given at end of the semester before proceeding to further drafts.
Students will also attend complementary craft and industry based classes/workshops.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- become a better screenwriter;
- write a complete first draft of a long form script project;
- gain further practice in and understanding of script analysis and feedback;
- apply learned knowledge of researching, screenwriting and storytelling craft skills to writing a creative project;
- develop further understanding of key screenwriting principles.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- demonstrate advanced knowledge for areas of writing in general;
- develop researching skills that enable creative works;
- increase research skills in both formal and informal systems.
Last updated: 31 January 2024