SCREEN 301
Screenplay Writing
Please note: this is archived course information from 2018 for SCREEN 301.
Description
A practical screenwriting course in which students work individually to write screenplays for dramatic short films.
Course Objectives:
- To introduce you to the fundamentals and principles of dramatic writing for screen
- To demonstrate effective modes of storytelling within fictional shorts
- To expose you to the "industry-standard" formats essential for a screenplay writer
- To familiarise you with various professional aspects of screenplay writing. This includes working collegially and maintaining deadlines
- To help you understand and explore the dynamics of constructive criticism also known as the "development process" in the film and television industry
- To make you aware of local and international funding and distribution opportunities for short films
Provisional class limits information for 2018: Enrolment is limited to 20 students. Students must have successfully completed SCREEN 200 and 201. Selection will also be made based on the qualitative assessment of a 250-word statement.
This class has limited places in order to allow for adequate attention to each student. It is workshop based with project based writing/reading. Also as part of the SCREEN 3xx program it must align with attendance in other courses to maintain parity and student scheduling.
Availability 2018
Semester 2
Lecturer(s)
Coordinator(s) Dr Shuchi Kothari
Points
SCREEN 301: 15 points
Prerequisites
SCREEN 200, 201 and approval of Academic Head or nominee
Restrictions
FTVMS 303