Documentary Scriptwriting

• • Documentary history, production methods and ethics
  • Documentary topics, project proposal, research methods and scripting techniques
  • Pitching, development, treatment and scripting
  • Project proposal
  • Research methods and scripting techniques
  • Pitching, development, treatment and scripting

Others

You must complete Level 2 Communications studies before starting this subject.

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Learn the skills and formats used in the production of a documentary script. Using established Australian and International industry criteria and guidelines for documentaries, you develop practical treatment and scriptwriting techniques in conjunction with an understanding of constraints and opportunities.

The subject fosters a collaborative environment in which ideas and observations are discussed. You prepare an industry-format package including project synopsis, treatment, script and marketing brief. Through your studies, you develop the skills and techniques required to produce a marketable documentary treatment.

Commonwealth Supported Students who intend to complete a Griffith University Subject as Cross-Institutional Study in a degree from their home institution need to complete a Cross-Institutional Study application form, to ensure the correct fee is charged.

• 2nd Draft Treatment (40%)
• Critique and Brief Proposal (20%)
• Research, and Draft Treatment (40%)

Current study term: 28 Nov 21 to 27 Feb 22

Next study term: 06 Nov 22 to 15 Jan 23