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FL302: Screenwriting III
| Module Title | Screenwriting III |
|---|---|
| Module Code | FL302 |
| Module Tutor | Tracy Symonds |
| School | Media |
| CAT Points | 15 |
| Level of Study | 6 |
| Pre-requisites | Before taking this module you must pass FL105 and ( pass FL211 or pass FL212 or pass FL206 ) |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Restrictions | None |
| Brief Description | This module will build on the understanding of the principles of writing for film and television developed in previous screenwriting modules. A script concept will be ‘pitched’ to a group of peers before being developed into a screenplay. |
| Indicative Syllabus | This module is intended to further develop knowledge, skills and understanding of the theory and practice of screenwriting. With a clear commercial focus it will cover the processes of originating an idea for a targeted market to the production of a screenplay that can be taken to the marketplace. The use of industry standard forms, processes and terminology covered in previous sessions will be consolidated. The module will be taught using a combination of talks, workshop exercises and the discussion of existing short screenplays and screenworks. The module will begin by looking at the commercial imperatives of a screenwriter and how these guide the generation of ideas. The expression of a script concept in short premise form will be considered and this will form the basis of a story or series outline to be developed in workshops with tutor and peers. The processes and considerations of ‘pitching’ a concept will be discussed and students will then pitch their concept to an audience. Subsequent development sessions and workshops will enable the completion of a draft screenplay to be discussed in tutorials. Commercial opportunities for the writers and their ideas will be researched before the completion of an industry standard screenplay. |
| Learning Outcomes | i. Knowledge and Understanding By the end of the module students will have knowledge and understanding of: a) A range of screenwriting principles ii. Skills By the end of the module students will have skills in: |
| Learning and Teaching Activities | Staff/student contact: approx 20% Please note – staff/student contact may vary from the norm in modules with larger or smaller student numbers |
| Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 30% Practical Assessment: In-class: 5 minute presentation or equivalent 002: 70% Coursework: Standard: 3000 words or equivalent |
| Special Assessment Requirements | None |
| Indicative Resources | The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide. |
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