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Unit of Study COMM2002 - Screenwriting (2022)

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Unit description

Introduces students to the theory and practice of scriptwriting with introduction to the concepts of character, plot, dialogue, and script presentation. By being exposed to and analysing examples of scripts, the student will be able to select appropriate form and content as applied to radio, film, video, television, and multimedia.

Unit content

Module 1: Creating the Story      

Module 2: Visual Writing

Module 3: Framing the Story: Structure 

Module 4: Creating Compelling Characters     

Module 5: Writing the Scene: Structure, Description, Action, and Dialogue

Module 6: Nonlinear Screen Story

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Location Domestic International
Coomera
Term3
Term3
Online
Term3
N/A

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

analyse and apply the principles employed in visual writing

analyse and apply the principles of dramatic writing

develop a short script to first draft, through synopsis, and treatment stages

lay out a script according to current professional practice.

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