LIT220 Writing for Stage and Screen (8)

This subject provides students with a practical introduction to the art of scriptwriting and screenwriting. It informs students about the fundamentals of writing across a number of aesthetic and technological platforms including stage, film and television. Students will participate in weekly writing workshops designed to equip them with creative and technical skills for writing professionally in theatrical and screen contexts. The weekly activities and workshops will address narrative structure, character creation and development, dialogue and storytelling.

Availability

Session 1 (30)
Online
Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: LIT220. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Social Work and Arts

Enrolment Restrictions

This subject is not available to students who have previously completed COM212 or COM220 as they share similar content.

Subject Relationships

COM212 Shares similar content
COM220 Shares similar content

Incompatible Subjects

COM212, COM220

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to recognise the industrial and technical requirements of stage, film and television writing;
  • be able to demonstrate an understanding of the relevance of the audience or interactive users to whom the writing is directed;
  • be able to demonstrate an understanding of, and apply the appropriate formatting, drafting and architectural principles of writing for the stage and screen;
  • be able to analyse and assess professional and peer productions/programs (stage, film and television);
  • be able to put creative and technical skills into practice by producing writing for stage, television and multimedia; and
  • be able to pitch professionally.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Principles of scriptwriting and screenwriting
  • Storytelling and plotting for visual media narratives
  • Writing across platforms including television, film, theatre and radio
  • Structure and branching storylines
  • Settings / environment
  • Narrative voice and point of view
  • Interactive writing techniques
  • Characterisation
  • Dialogue and subtext
  • Scenes and sequences
  • Layout
  • Pitching theatrical and screen scripts

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of LIT220 in Session 1 2021. 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).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Character biography
35
2
Online participation
15
3
Short script and critique
50

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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