The aim of this module is to advance and build on the script writing skills acquired in Screenwriting 1 and Screenwriting 2, Semesters 3 & 4 respectively. The module further aims to move beyond script writing for short linear narratives by introducing students to non-linear narratives, scripting for documentary, and writing for a variety of discrete storytelling media platforms.
Scripts for Production
Writing industry standard short screenplays with final drafts completed and available for production in subsequent practical modules (semesters 7 & 8).
Variations in Narrative Structure
Non-linear storytelling: multiple plotting; multiple POVs; alternative endings.
Transmedia Storytelling
Exploring narratives across multiple platforms and formats: examples include writing scripts and/or treatments for film, comic books, video games, books, television series. Designing storyworlds.
Writing for Documentary
Documentary: styles of documentary; proposal, treatment & script writing; narration; storyboarding.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |