COM212 Scriptwriting (8)
AbstractThe student will analyse and practice the craft of scriptwriting, for film, stage and television. This will include study and exercises in story construction, theme, characterisaton, dialogue and action. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
Session 1 | Internal | Bathurst Campus | Distance | Bathurst Campus | Session 3 | Distance | Bathurst Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: COM212
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One session | HD/FL | School of Communication and Creative Industries |
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Enrolment restrictionsRestricted to students in at least the 2nd year of study - enrolled in BA (Communication) courses. |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate a critical and analytical understanding of the genres of film and televison. - be able to understand the principles of story telling through the visual media with particular reference to the use of symbolism. - be able to create powerful and engaging characters. - be able to begin the process of constructing a script. |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics: - writing for film, television and the stage.
- assessment of scripts, plotting for the visual media; visualising a story, creation of characters.
- writing a script, concept scenario, treatment and scene breakdown. |
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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.