SCME2071 Introduction to Script Writing

Dr Matt Hawkins

2016

4.5

1 x 2-hour lecture weekly
1 x 1-hour tutorial weekly

1 Admission into BCACW-Bachelor of Creative Arts (Creative Writing)
1a Admission into BCADMOS-Bachelor of Creative Arts (Digital Media)
1b Admission into BCADM-Bachelor of Creative Arts (Digital Media)
1c Admission into BCADR-Bachelor of Creative Arts (Drama)
1d Admission into BCASC-Bachelor of Creative Arts (Screen)
1e Admission into BA-Bachelor of Arts
1f Admission into BMEDIAA-Bachelor of Media Arts
1g Admission into BAHA-Bachelor of Arts - Enhanced Program for High Achievers
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e or 1f or 1g))

1 of CREA2001, SCME3051, SCRN3060 has been successfully completed

This topic introduces students to the basic elements of writing screenplays for short films. Students will be introduced to story, narrative structure, plot, character and genre as well as industry standard documentation including synopsis, treatments, outlines, character breakdowns and scripts.

This topic aims to:

introduce students to the concepts of story, drama, narrative structure and character in script writing for short films
introduce students to the concepts of symbolism, motif, genre and film construction in script writing for short films
introduce students to the basic skills of writing short screen plays
instil in students the importance and role of the screenplay in the creation of short film
examine the construction of classic narrative and alternative narrative form in short and long format films
enable students to develop and complete a script from a concept to final draft within a limited time

On completion of this topic students will be able to:

identify and analyse story, script structures, drama and character in the short film form
identify symbolism, motif, genre and film construction in the short film form
apply their knowledge of scriptwriting to write a short film script
collaborate with their peers in script conceptualisation and development
demonstrate the importance of screenplays in the creation of short films
to demonstrate a basic understanding of classic narrative and alternative narrative form in short and long format films
develop a synopsis, treatment, character breakdown and script for a short film

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