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Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% online
Available loans
- FEE-HELP
- HECS-HELP
Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Study terms
- 27 May 2019
- 25 Nov 2019
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Subject details
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- Story Instincts & Concepts: Introduction
- Stories on film
- Images, words and sounds
- Narrative structure models
- Theme and plot
- Asking the dramatic question: story premise & action
- Character: point of view, intention and motivation
- Character Arcs & Relationships: dialogue, subtext, performance
- Story Development in the digital era
- Writing Styles & Genre - comedy & tragedy & breaking the rules
- Symbols, Objects & Motifs
- Endings & Beginnings: foreshadowing, set ups & payoffs
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Study resources
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Instructional methods
- Discussion forum/Discussion Board
- Embedded Multimedia
- Online assignment submission
- Podcasting/Lecture capture
- Standard Media
- Streaming Multimedia
- Web links
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Online materials
- Resources and Links
- Online Assessment
- Audio-Video streaming
- Printable format materials
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Others
Note: Level 2 subjects normally assume an introductory level of prior knowledge in this area, e.g. from studying related Level 1 subjects or other relevant experience.
Special requirements
No special requirements
The subject examines screening writing techniques and practices in how to develop and create a narrative screenplay for drama production across a range of genres.
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- Tutorial Presentation (20%)
- Digital Story Concept (20%)
- Writing:First Draft Screenplay (20%)
- Writing:Final Draft Screenplay (40%)
Textbooks are not required.
Textbook information is pending.