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MD6901: Scriptwriting (3)
| Module Title | Scriptwriting (3) |
|---|---|
| Module Code | MD6901 |
| Module Tutor | Tracy Symonds |
| School | Media |
| CAT Points | 15 |
| Level of Study | 6 |
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Restrictions | Available only to Creative Writing, Creative Media, Film, Digital Film Production and Television Production students. |
| Brief Description | This module will build on the understanding of the principles of writing for the screen developed in previous scriptwriting modules. A script concept will be 'pitched' to a group of peers before being developed into a screenplay document. |
| 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 | On completion of the module the student should be able to: 1. Have a sophisticated understanding of the process of script development from conception of an idea to a completed screenplay 2. Originate and develop screenwriting documents 3. Pitch a screenplay concept to a targeted market 4. Utilise industry standard terminology and formats in the production of these documents 5. Have a developed appreciation of the commercial imperatives guiding the production of a screenplay |
| Learning and Teaching Activities | Scheduled Contact Hours: 30 Independent Learning Hours: 120 |
| Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 30% Coursework: Individual, presentation: TBA 002: 70% Coursework: Individual, standard written: 3000 words |
| Special Assessment Requirements | |
| 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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