SCME2071 Introduction to Screenwriting

Dr Matt Hawkins

2021

4.5

1 x 2-hour lecture weekly
1 x 1-hour tutorial weekly

1 Admission into BCACW-Bachelor of Creative Arts (Creative Writing)
1a Admission into BCADM-Bachelor of Creative Arts (Digital Media)
1b Admission into BCADR-Bachelor of Creative Arts (Drama)
1c Admission into BCASC-Bachelor of Creative Arts (Screen)
1d Admission into BA-Bachelor of Arts
1e Admission into BMEDIAA-Bachelor of Media Arts
1f Admission into BAHA-Bachelor of Arts - Enhanced Program for High Achievers
1g Admission into BCAVEED-Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Effects and Entertainment Design)
1h Admission into BCAHVEED-Bachelor of Creative Arts (Honours) (Visual Effects and Entertainment Design)
1i Admission into BCIFT-Bachelor of Creative Industries (Film and Television)
1j Admission into BMC-Bachelor of Media and Communication
1k Admission into BASC-Bachelor of Arts and Science
1l Admission into BLANG-Bachelor of Languages
1m Admission into BEDSTBA-Bachelor of Education Studies, Bachelor of Arts
1n Admission into BEDSTBHS-Bachelor of Education Studies, Bachelor of Health Sciences
1o Admission into BAHCC-Bachelor of Arts (Health in Community Contexts)
1p Admission into BEDSTBSC-Bachelor of Education Studies, Bachelor of Science
1q Admission into DIPA-Diploma in Arts
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e or 1f or 1g or 1h or 1i or 1j or 1k or 1l or 1m or 1n or 1o or 1p or 1q))

1 of CREA2001, SCME3051, SCRN3060 has been successfully completed

This topic introduces students to the basic elements of writing screenplays for short films. Students will be introduced to story, narrative structure, plot, character and genre as well as industry standard documentation including synopsis, treatments, outlines, character breakdowns and scripts.

This topic aims to:

Introduce students to the concepts of story, drama, narrative structure and character in screenwriting
Introduce students to the concepts of symbolism, motif, genre and film construction in screenwriting
Examine the construction of classic narrative and alternative narrative form in films
Enable students to develop and complete a screenplay, and related components such as synopsis and character, from a concept to final draft within a limited time

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:

Identify and analyse story, script structures, drama and character in film

Identify symbolism, motif, genre and film construction

Collaborate with their peers in script conceptualisation and development

Discuss basic elements of classic narrative and alternative narrative form in short and long format films

Develop a synopsis, treatment, character breakdown and screenplay

Key dates and timetable

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