Overview

This topic introduces students to the basic elements of writing screenplays. Students will be introduced to story, narrative structure, plot, character and genre as well as industry standard documentation including synopsis, treatments, outlines, character breakdowns and scripts.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Introduce students to the concepts of story, drama, narrative structure and character in screenwriting
  • Introduce students to the concepts of symbolism, motif, genre and film construction in screenwriting
  • Examine the construction of classic narrative and alternative narrative form in films
  • Enable students to develop and complete a screenplay, and related components such as synopsis and character, from a concept to final draft within a limited time

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Identify and analyse story, script structures, drama and character in film
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Identify symbolism, motif, genre and film construction
3.
Collaborate with your peers in script conceptualisation and development
4.
Discuss basic elements of classic narrative and alternative narrative form in short and long format films
5.
Develop a synopsis, treatment, character breakdown and screenplay

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