Course Title: Develop storylines and treatments
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2011
Course Code: COMM5909C
Course Title: Develop storylines and treatments
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6087 - Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mctafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
C6087DIGIT- ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF SCREEN & MEDIA (INTERACTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA)
Teacher: Kieran Doolan
Phone: 9925 4110
Email: kieran.doolan@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop storylines and treatments for media products in the creative industries. COMM 5909C Develop storylines and treatments is taught at the same time as BUSM 6217C Originate and develop concepts.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFWRT501A Develop storylines and treatments |
Element: |
1 Plan and prepare to write production material |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Define appropriate script-writing construction, style and formats for given type of production and clients. |
Element: |
2 Develop storylines or treatments. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify components of script development required by concept proposals. |
Element: |
3 Finalise storylines or treatments. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Present materials for discussion to production team responsible for story conferences or pitching to clients. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will have developed the skills and knowledge required to develop storylines and treatments for media products in the creative industries
Details of Learning Activities
In class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
lectures
peer teaching and class presentations
group discussion
teacher feedback
online research
independent project based work
teacher directed group activities/projects
workshopping of students’ own projects
Out of class activities include, but are not limited to:
online research
work shopping
independent project based work
Teaching Schedule
Week | Class Content | Elements BUSM6217C |
Elements COMM5909C |
Week 1 | Short film screening and web/interactive analysis | 1, 2 | 1, 2 |
Week 2 | Subject, Action, Character - Elements of User Experience | 1, 2 | 1, 2 |
Week 3 | Assignment 1 - Three concept presentations and critique | 1, 2 | 1, 2 |
Week 4 | Narrative structure/dramatic paradigm - Strategy & Scope | 1, 2 | 1, 2 |
Week 5 | Written treatment workshop - Individual consultations | 1, 2, 3, 4 | 1, 2 |
Week 6 | Assignment 2 - Two written treatments (final concept presentations) | 1, 2, 3, 4 | 1, 2, 3, |
Week 7 | Writing exercises - (Character bios) | 1, 2, 3, 4 | 1, 2 |
Week 8 | Assignment 3 - 1st draft of the script/schematic (3 pages max) | 1, 2, 3, 4 | 1, 2 |
Week 9 | Writing exercises | 1, 2, 3, 4 | 1, 2, 3, |
Week 10 | Assignment 4 - 2nd draft of the script/schematic (3 pages max) | 3,4 | 1, 2, 3, |
Week 11 | Studio Class for assignment 5 - Individual consultations | 3,4 | 1, 2, 3, |
Week 12 | Assignment 5 - Final script/schematic presentations | 3,4 | 1, 2, 3, |
Week 13 | Pre-production workshop | 3,4 | 1, 2, 3, |
Week 14 | Pre-production workshop | 3,4 | 1, 2, 3, |
Week 15 | Pre-production workshop | 3,4 | 1, 2, 3, |
Week 16 | Pre-production workshop | 3,4 | 1, 2, 3, |
Week 17 | Assessment |
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Field, 1994, Screenplay: the foundations of screenwriting, Dell Publishing |
Other Resources
None
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester and will involve class exercises and development of finished scripts (linear work) or schematics (interactive work)
Assessment Tasks
1. Minor project - written treatment
Your minor project concept in treatment form. Minimum 400 words. Due week 3. Value: 15%
2. Minor project - 2nd draft script/schematic
Present the second draft script (linear) or schematic (interactives). Due week 5. Value: 15%
3. Major project - written treatment
Your major project concept in treatment form. Minimum 400 words. Due week 5. Value: 15%
4. Major project - 2nd draft script/schematic
Present the second draft script (linear) or schematic (interactives). Due week 5. Value: 15%
5. Major project - final draft script/schematic
Present the final draft script (linear) or schematic (interactives). Due week 12. Value: 20%
6. Ongoing class exercises. Due in class. Value 20%
For further information on the grading system and criteria used, please refer to the course blackboard site.
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
Grades which apply to curriculum-based courses:
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 demonstrates 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;
Feedback:
You will receive feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Late Submissions
Please refer to the course blackboard site for policy information including information on late submissions and plagiarism
Plagiarism
RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
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