COM212 Scriptwriting (8)
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. |
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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 information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Communication and Creative Industries |
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Enrolment restrictions| Restricted 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.
