Scriptwriting

• • What makes a good scripted story
  • Building the plotline, including backstory, core story, forward story
  • Characterisation and dialogue
  • Setting
  • Serialisation
  • Writing for stage
  • Adaptation
  • The pitch and outline
  • Professional layout

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

• SWI-PWR70003-Script Adaptation: Stage, Screen and Multimedia (No longer available)
• SWI-PWR80002-Script Writing (No longer available)

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Students will investigate the art of visual storytelling and explore a range of techniques for the creation of story elements such as structure, character, dialogue, adaptation and layout. The subject also explores how cultural and critical theories offer frameworks for understanding film, television and multimedia.

Please note: Assessment values are indicative only; details will be advised at the start of the subject.

• Outline, script sample, pitch (60%)
• Weekly Discussion Threads (12) (40%)

Current study term: 28 Aug 22 to 27 Nov 22