Course Details

Course Code: FA6003
Course Title: Screenwriting
Short Title: ST
Course Level:: Level 6
Valid From:: 2022/2023 Sem 1
Credits:: 15
Owner: School of Creative Media
Assessment Method: Achievement
Course Aim

To provide students with knowledge and experience of practical screenwriting techniques, developing strong structure and characters in effective narrative construction, authentic dialogue and original or adapted storylines. 

 

 

 

 
CILO
On Completion of this course, the learner will be able to
# Learning Outcome Description
1 Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of storytelling techniques and narrative elements, through writing fictional stories for film and animation
2 Use screenwriting software to design and produce a portfolio of screenplays informed by strong knowledge of historical and contemporary culture of cinema
3 Reflect upon and analyze own work in relation to existing films and screenplays to demonstrate critical thinking practices
Requisites
No requisites
 
No Examinations
No Other Controlled Assessments
Uncontrolled Assessments
Assessment Type
Project (Individual)
Assessment Type
Project (Group/Individual)
Assessment Type
Practical Project

The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

Affiliated Entities
Entity Code Entity Title Entity Version Entity Type
BFA6000 Diploma in Film and Animation 1 Programme
BFA7000 Associate Degree in Film and Animation 1 Programme
BFA8800 Bachelor of Film and Animation 1 Programme