SCREENPLAY: SOUNDPLAY

MSS2SSP

2019

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject introduces you to writing for short film scripts and audio plays. Your creative work will be informed by critical readings and case studies, and will be developed in a supportive, collaborative environment.

School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Noel Maloney

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Enrolled in ABCA or ABCAB, or completed 30 credit points in first year subjects, or with co-ordinator's approval.

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: CST1ITS,CST3SED

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Demonstrate knowledge of media genres, aesthetics, and their cultural contexts

Activities:: Apply generic or other conventions applicable to a specific project. Evaluate a creative project within its aesthetic and cultural context.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking); Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

02. Research for and through media practices

Activities:: Research topics and/or creative projects related to lectures for presentation in class and/or online.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking); Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

03. Demonstrated flexible and creative approaches to media practices.

Activities:: Devise and carry out writing tasks using concepts from lectures.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking); Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

04. Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively and individually on media projects.

Activities:: Participate in creation and/or evaluation of one or more student projects.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking); Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

Bendigo, 2019, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Noel Maloney

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via video conference.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	%	ILO*
One 500 word logline and synopsis of a short film project.	20	02, 03
One 1500 word short film script, along with a 500 word critical reflection.	40	01, 02, 03, 04
One 1500 word short audio drama script, along with a 500 word critical reflection.	40	01, 02, 03, 04

Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day