SCREEN 301

Screenplay Writing


Please note: this is archived course information from 2020 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

Class limits information for 2020: Enrolment is limited to 20 students. Students must have successfully completed both SCREEN 200 and 201. This class has limited places in order to allow for adequate attention to each student. It is workshop based with project based writing/reading/making. As part of the SCREEN Stage III program it must align with attendance in other courses to maintain parity and student scheduling. Selection will also be made based on the application form in which student ranks their preferences.

Assessment

Coursework only

Availability 2020

Semester 2

Lecturer(s)

Coordinator(s) Dr Shuchi Kothari

Reading/Texts


Recommended Reading


Assessment

Coursework only

Points

SCREEN 301: 15 points

Prerequisites

SCREEN 200, 201 and approval of Academic Head or nominee

Corequisites


Restrictions

FTVMS 303