Course Title: Write extended stories
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C6088 Advanced Diploma of Screenwriting
Course Title: Write extended stories
Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 40
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Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
COMM5911C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
345T Media and Communication |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2011, Term1 2012 |
Course Contact: Program administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4368
Course Contact Email: Brendan.lee@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
Write Extended Stories is taught within the course Storytelling, which is made up of two competencies Write Simple Stories and Write Extended Stories. Strong storytelling is an essential component of screenwriting and the competency Write Extended Stories delivers the skills, craft and knowledge required to write longer stories.
This competency Write Extended Stories (CUFWRT402A) is delivered and assessed with Write Simple Stories (CUFWRT302A).
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFWRT402A Write extended stories |
Elements: |
1. Analyse extended story writing requirements. 2. Prepare to write extended stories. 3. Draft extended stories. 4. Write final drafts. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will be able to use both linear and non-linear structures to write simple and extended stories,. You will build your understanding and overview of the history and importance of storytelling.
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.