760-206 Scriptwriting for Screen

Note

This is a creative writing (T/P) subject. It may be credited towards a major in either creative writing or media arts.

Availability

2nd year

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

1

Coordinator

Dr Kevin Brophy

Prerequisites

25 points of first-year creative writing.

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

2.5 hour of seminars/workshops per week

Subject Description

In this subject students will be introduced to principles of the craft of writing scripts for the screen and the history of screenwriting. Students will be required to read and respond to a variety of scripts written for or adapted to screen. They will also be required to write a short script for the screen.

Assessment

Written work equivalent to 4000 words, including exercises and revised pieces of writing for screen and regular attendance and participation in tutorials and workshops.



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