TH2102 - Writing for Film

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
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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 students creative product is developed through drafting and workshopping written material with the group. Students will also view films and analyse selected film scripts.

Learning Outcomes

• to develop skills necessary to format and present the film script to industry standards;
• to develop sufficient skills to write a short film;
• to widen understanding of film culture.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to use a variety of media and methods to retrieve, analyse, evaluate, organise and present information.

Availabilities
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Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coordinator:	jc113526
Lecturer:	jc117040.
Contact hours:	26 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (50%).
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.