This module aims to provide you with an understanding of the importance of the script development for film/programme production. You will be given an overview of writing for different genres and will be guided in scriptwriting styles and techniques. Topics will include scriptwriting for different audiences; the subject and developing an idea; the three-act structure; characterisation and motivation; visualising, storyboarding and alternative script formats. You will be involved in the production of a short script for screen. The learning experience will involve you extensively in researching, ideas generation and writing for screen.

Lectures to the whole group covering the following: ideas concepts and exercises, script development, plot, synopsis, treatment, drama screenings.
Small group sessions (seminars, crits, tutorials) where you will contribute to the discussions, engage in debate about issues raised, present the results of your research and your work in progress and receive constructive feedback from your peers and staff when appropriate.
Independent study in support of your scriptwriting work. You will need to undertake a number of activities when not involved in taught or participation sessions. These will include researching and documenting your practical project and the preparation of your work for assessment.

Crafting Short Screenplays That Connect, Hunter Johnson, Claudia
Developing Story Ideas, Rabiger, Michael, 808.23, Writing
Specific Key text details for the project production will be supplied with the module pack

Recommended
You will be expected to take advantage of the extensive library facilities available within the University; keeping abreast of current developments through appropriate periodicals and being aware of the work of major practitioners in your subject.

Access to the Digital Media Centre re; film/programme production / post production facilities
Specific details of equipment and facilities will be supplied with the module pack

Specialist computing facilities

Non-specialist computing facilities for email, internet access, word processing, database, spreadsheet and basic presentations will be available through the University's 'Information Services' on-campus facilities - the exception being the 'studio browsers' which are located in base rooms/studios and will provide mainly email and internet access which are provided by the Faculty.

[Learning Oucomes 1-4] will be assessed by:
100% coursework comprising a research file, script development and final script production