Course Title: Produce Writings - Screenwriting

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5181

Course Title: Produce Writings - Screenwriting

Portfolio: DSC

Nominal Hours: 110.0

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Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

COMM5427

City Campus

TAFE

345T Media and Communication

Face-to-Face


Course Contact: Professional Writing and Editing Administration

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4368

Course Contact Email: Brendan.lee@rmit.edu.au


Course Description

This course covers the knowledge and skills required to complete a writing task and introduces students to the craft of Screenwriting. It explores the various components of film and television writing.


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

VBP552 Produce Writings - Screenwriting

Elements:

1. Analyse the purpose of the writing task

2. Investigate the scope of the writing task

3. Plan the writing task

4. Create the writing task


Learning Outcomes

Not applicable


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this unit involves:

  • A story synopsis
  • 2 character biographies
  • A 10 page treatment
  • The first 10 pages of a script
  • A script for a film/TV program