Course Title: Write documentary scripts
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C6125 Advanced Diploma of Professional Screenwriting
Course Title: Write documentary scripts
Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 140
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Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
COMM7322 |
City Campus |
TAFE |
345T Media and Communication |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2013, Term1 2014, Term1 2015, Term1 2016, Term1 2017, Term1 2018 |
Course Contact: Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email: mctafe@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This course involves stimulated and critical engagement with the form of communication known as documentary. It looks at the skills and knowledge required to write the documents and scripts and develop factual narrative - including documentary film or series. It identifies and analyses current types, genres and trends in non fiction documentary screenwriting in establishing a specific project.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Required Prior Study
Delivery of this course at RMIT requires you to have completed all first year courses.
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
ASWDOC609A Write documentary scripts |
Elements: |
1. Develop concept 2. Develop treatment 3. Seek funding 4. Write a pre-shoot script 5. Develop post-shoot materials |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will be able to develop a factual narrative into the first draft of a documentary film or series.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your writing tasks, practical exercises and your documentary project.