SCREENPLAY: SOUNDPLAY

MSS2SSP

2020

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. You will have an opportunity to submit your scripts for possible production in a second semester subject, MSS2SCV Shooting Shorts.

School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Noel Maloney

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

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 OR CST3SED

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Apply knowledge of narrative forms and screen and sound production process, genres and aesthetics to the writing of short form scripts.

02. Respond flexibly, effectively and creatively to production requirements, limitations, deadlines and contingencies.

03. Work collaboratively and independently on scripted projects.

04. Critically, reflectively and productively engage with one's own creative writing.

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Noel Maloney

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via video conference.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Write and present 500 word synopsis of short film or radio project,	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
A first draft of 1500 word short film or radio script, and 500 word critical reflection.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Redraft and present 1500 word short film or audio script, and a 500 word critical reflection.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day