IA3114 - Scriptwriting for Radio and Television

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:

Available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Indigenous Studies, Bachelor of Journalism and other undergraduate students.

Students will be introduced to basic scriptwriting techniques for both radio and TV. Plot lines, character development, the writing of dialogue and genre differences will be covered. Standard layouts for both radio and TV will be taught.

Learning Outcomes

• critically analyse a range of scripts for structure, content and creativity;
• identify and apply features in writing and development of a radio and TV script;
• interpret differences between scripts written for a variety of common program genres;
• produce and market short scripts for radio and TV to cater for diverse socio-cultural audiences;
• use computer based programs.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to deploy critically evaluated information to practical ends;
• The ability to find and access information using appropriate media and technologies;
• The ability to select and organise information and to communicate it accurately, cogently, coherently, creatively and ethically;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning, and to learn independently in a self directed manner;
• The ability to select and use appropriate tools and technologies.

Availabilities
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coord/Lect:	jc138394.
Contact hours:	13 hours 26 hours
Assessment:	(20%); (40%); (40%).

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.