SCREEN 301

Screenplay Writing


Please note: this is archived course information from 2019 for SCREEN 301.

Description

A practical screenwriting course in which students work individually and collectively 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 2019: Enrolment is limited to 20 students. Students must have successfully completed both SCREEN 200 and 201. 

View the course syllabus.

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Availability 2019

Semester 2

Lecturer(s)

Coordinator(s) Dr Shuchi Kothari

Assessment

Coursework only

Points

SCREEN 301: 15 points

Prerequisites

SCREEN 200, 201 and approval of Academic Head or nominee

Restrictions

FTVMS 303