COM212 Scriptwriting (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Communication (COMUN)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
The 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.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 2 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Bathurst |
| Distance | Bathurst | Session 3 |
| Distance | Bathurst |
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.
Assumed Knowledge:
Enrolment restrictions:
Restricted to students in at least the 2nd year of study - enrolled in BA (Communication) courses.
Objectives:
Upon 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.
Syllabus:
The 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.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.