This subject is a practical introduction to screenwriting for television, film and multimedia. Students will participate in weekly writing workshops designed to equip them with some of the creative and technical skills for writing professionally in these mediums.
HD/FL
One session
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Subject requires weekly access to computer and Internet connection
Screenwriting with respect to: - Story telling and visual narratives - The requirements and possibilities of each medium - Structure / organisation of plots / branching storylines - Settings / environment - Narrative voice and point of view - Interactive writing techniques - Characterisation - Dialogue and subtext - Scenes and sequences - Layout - Pitching the script
The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of LIT220 in Session 1 2019. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).
The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: October 2020. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.