Course Title: Write simple stories
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2011
Course Code: COMM5910C
Course Title: Write simple stories
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4197 - Certificate IV in Creative Industries
Course Contact : program Administration - Adam Lovell
Course Contact Phone: 03 9925 4976
Course Contact Email:adam.lovell@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Adam Spellicy
Email: adam.spellicy@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 30
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit aims to provide students with an understanding of how a story is told on screen. It will develop a visual and aural literacy and will place screenwriting in a cultural context by examining examples of both contemporary and historical Australian and international cinema.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFWRT302A Write simple stories |
Element: |
1. Clarify storytelling requirements. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Discuss with relevant personnel storytelling briefs, including target |
Element: |
2. Prepare to write stories. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Research stories from a range of creative works that may inspire story |
Element: |
3. Draft stories. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Use a creative writing style appropriate to specified stories |
Element: |
4. Refine stories. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Participate in the testing of stories in line with agreed criteria |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to;
1. Develop synopsis and treatment using story conferencing techniques.
2. Identify visual drama components.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the skills and techniques required to convey the rhythm of the visual narrative and its appropriate disruption.
4. Produce scenes conveying the emotional state and development of character without use of dialogue or narration.
Details of Learning Activities
In class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
o Teacher directed group activities
o Practical exercises
o Independent project based work
o Class presentations
o Group discussion
Out of class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
o Online research
o Group work
Teaching Schedule
| Week # | Class Content | Elements |
|
Week 1-16 Semester 2 |
TBC
Topics to be covered include; |
1-4 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Handouts |
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
Pen, paper, laptop computer.
Overview of Assessment
You will be required to present a story board, do a presentation to class on a screen play, workshop and develop a draft short film script or treatment and participate in class activities.
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment.
1 Presentation of a storyboard of 30 static images (photos or drawn) that tell a short story. Visual only – no dialogue or captions (30%) DUE TBC
2 Class Presentation – Discuss the screenplay of one Australian film by examining elements such as structure, characterization, themes etc. (30%) Due TBC
3 Through workshopping, develop and write the first draft of a ten (10) minute short film. Approximately ten to twelve pages of formatted script. (30%)
OR
Through workshopping, develop and write a treatment for a thirty (30) minute short film. Approximately three to five pages of prose. (30%) Due TBC
4 Participation in class discussions and workshopping (ongoing) (10%)
NB: Assignments will be assessed with an eye to story, plot, structure, character, imagery and subtext.
The details on these assessments and the grading criteria for this competency can be found on the course blackboard site.
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
80 – 100% HD High Distinction
70 – 79% DI Distinction
60 – 69% CR Credit
50 – 59% PA Pass
Under 50% NN Fail
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrated alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration
Other Information
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension.
Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y;STATUS=A;PAGE_AUTHOR=Andrea%20Syers;SECTION=1;
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