LT221-5-FY-CO:
Introduction to Screenwriting
2016/17
Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies
Colchester Campus
Full Year
Undergraduate: Level 5
Current
30
02 December 2009
Requisites for this module
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BA PW38 Film and Creative Writing,
BA PW39 Film and Creative Writing (Including Placement Year),
BA PW88 Film and Creative Writing (Including Foundation Year),
BA PWH8 Film and Creative Writing (Including Year Abroad)
This module introduces students to some of the practical and theoretical aspects of writing for the
screen. It will investigate script form and structure in feature and short films, as well as examining
techniques of ideas generation and creating memorable characters and plots.
Students will be expected to write their own short films, essays which reflect their understanding of
screenwriting, and also participate in creative pitching and ideas development sessions.
Preparation for and participation in the module will involve compulsory viewing of all the films,
preferably at the scheduled time on campus, attendance at weekly two hour seminars, the reading
of relevant extracts and screenplays as well as some creative homework.
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For more details you can refer to the module outline on ORB.
AIMS
To introduce students to a range of screenwriting styles and contrasting approaches used to create
original work.
To introduce students to some of the techniques used to construct a successful screenplay and to
inspire them to create original stories in a cinematic context.
To enable students to find their voice and create engaging, original and thought provoking scripts.
OBJECTIVES
* To enable students to write a short film script.
* To familiarise students with terminology used by screenwriters.
* To introduce students to a diverse range of screenwriting styles.
* To introduce students to how the film industry works from a writers perspective.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
* Students will be competent in screenwriting.
* Students will be fluent in the critical language used by screenwriters.
* Students will be able to distinguish a variety of critical approaches to screenwriting.
* Students will understand how to navigate the industry as a screenwriter.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Assignment 1 (Screenplay package) |
|
30% |
| Coursework |
Assignment 2 (Essay) |
|
25% |
| Coursework |
Assignment 3 (Screenplay package 2) |
|
40% |
| Practical |
Class Participation Mark |
|
5% |
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Bevan Walsh
LiFTS General Office - email liftstt@essex.ac.uk.
Telephone 01206 872626
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Dr Keith Brandon Williams
The University of Dundee
Senior Lecturer
Available via Moodle
Of 148 hours, 0 (0%) hours available to students:
60 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
88 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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