SCRIPTWRITING PROJECT
MSS3ADS
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you will acquire the skills and knowledge to initially develop a full length theatre performance text, series pilot or feature film script, by presenting a pitch, a critical treatment of concept, a folio of selected scenes, and a rehearsed reading. This subject explores scriptwriting as a craft-based, industrialised and creative practice, and combines critical readings of theoretical texts, plays and screenplays with the workshopping of your writing in a supportive, collaborative environment.
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 3 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Enrolled in ABCA, or completion of 30 credit points in second year subjects, or by arrangement with the subject coordinator
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: MSS2ADS OR CST3ADS OR CST2ADS
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
Learning resources
The Secret Life of Plays
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Waters, S.
Year: 2010
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Nick Hearn Books
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Alternative Scriptwriting: Beyond the Hollywood Formula
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Dancyger, K. & Rush, J.
Year: 2013
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Focal Press
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
21st Century Screenplay: A comprehensive guide to writing tomorrow's films.
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Aronson, L.
Year: 2010
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: 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
Intended Learning Outcomes
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Noel Maloney
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A 500 word project pitch, to be presented in class | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
1500 word concept, treatment or scene breakdown | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
2500 words of selected scenes for a performance text, feature film, or series pilot. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Noel Maloney
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A 500 word project pitch, to be presented in class | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
1500 word concept, treatment or scene breakdown | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
2500 words of selected scenes for a performance text, feature film, or series pilot. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO5 |