James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2004

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TH2102:03

Writing for Film

Townsville

HECS Band 1

26 hours workshops. Semester 1.

This subject provides the student with the fundamental skills of film writing. The student also considers writing for TV. This is a practical subject where the student's creative product is developed through drafting and workshopping written material with the group. Students will also view films and analyse selected film scripts.

Learning Objectives:

to widen understanding of film culture;

to develop sufficient skills to write a short film;

to develop skills necessary to format and present the film script to industry standards.

Assessment by seminar participation (20%); minor project (20%); major project (40%); writer's journal (20%).