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Undergraduate CUR-SCA200-2022
Introduction to Screenwriting
Transfer ideas from your head onto the written page. Consider character motivations as you experiment with their story arcs and relationships. See how scripts use structure, genre, foreshadowing and motifs to create and fuel drama.
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Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% Online
Available loans
- HECS-HELP
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
QS RANKING 2022
11
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
17
Subject details
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- identify and apply key technical and creative craft skills and concepts in screenwriting for drama
- analyse a range of screenwriting techniques, elements and approaches
- ability to create a short drama film script by applying relevant screenwriting techniques and story development concepts
- critically reflect on own practice and others.
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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
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.
Additional requirements
No additional 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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- Online contribution and presentation (40%)
- Digital Story Concept (20%)
- Formal Writing:First Draft Screenplay (40%)