Course Title: Write extended stories
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C6180 Advanced Diploma of Professional Screenwriting
Course Title: Write extended stories
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 40
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Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
COMM7348C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
515T Creative Industries |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2023, Term2 2023, Term1 2024, Term2 2024 |
Course Contact: Alan Woodruff
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4307
Course Contact Email: alan.woodruff@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
Write Extended Stories is taught within the course Storytelling. Strong storytelling is an essential component of screenwriting and the competency Write Extended Stories delivers the skills, craft and knowledge required.
This course addresses the following unit of competency: CUAWRT402 Write Extended Stories
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAWRT402 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 extended stories, and build your understanding and overview of the history and importance of storytelling.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is ongoing throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills and will include participation in class exercises, oral presentations and practical writing tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided.