Scriptwriting for Media

Course aim

To develop a practical knowledge of writing for media, including all forms of film, video, television and web-based arts, as modeled on arts and industry practices.

Course content

Develop script elements with reference to the intended medium of film, radio or television; the role of dramatic dialogue, visual and aural techniques; drafting and re-drafting of scripts; preparation of a complete script ready for production.

Textbook(s)

Moritz, C 2001, Scriptwriting for the screen, Routledge, New York

Prerequisite(s)

Satisfactory completion of first year of the Bachelor of Media Arts degree or equivalent or approval of Course Coordinator.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	1 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
Workshop (Workshop screening)	2 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, HELP COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
Workshop (Workshop screening)	2 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Final draft script, Industry Proposal, Oral presentation

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.