mss3ads screenwriting project
SCREENWRITING PROJECT
MSS3ADS
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will be provided with the opportunity to further develop skills acquired in other writing and theory subjects, and examine current industry trends and practices. Students will develop a major piece of work in three parts.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorNoel Maloney
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Enrolled in ABCA or completion of MSS2SSB or MSS2SSP or MSS3SSP
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects CST2ADS & CST3ADS & MSS2ADS
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Choose appropriate genre elements of style and narrative in the creation of a specific film or television project
- Activities:
- Writing pitch document; writing screenplay and writing storyline
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
02. Construct a coherant narrative expressed in language consistant with the conventions used in storylines in the film and industry
- Activities:
- Writing and (voluntary) workshopping of a storyline
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Create a compelling argument for a screenplay idea to be developed and produced
- Activities:
- Writing and (voluntary) presentation of a pitch document
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
04. Produce a screenplay segment using industry conventions of screnplay form and layout
- Activities:
- Writing and (voluntary) workshopping of a screenplay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2018, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNoel Maloney
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000-word pitch document | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| 1,500-word (15-minute) screenplay segment | 40 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| 1,500-word storyline | 40 | 01, 02 |
Melbourne, 2018, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size9999
Enrolment information Form requires a number. Student enrolment
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNoel Maloney
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000-word pitch document | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| 1,500-word (15-minute) screenplay segment | 40 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| 1,500-word storyline | 40 | 01, 02 |