Overview

In this module you will have the opportunity to explore screenwriting techniques as required from the industry in the 21st Century. What key principles do we need to employ in this specific area of practice across digital platforms and what kind of content and skills should we be developing in a creative portfolio of work for current industry demand?

In this module you will have the opportunity to explore screenwriting techniques as required from the industry in the 21st Century. What key principles do we need to employ in this specific area of practice across digital platforms and what kind of content and skills should we be developing in a creative portfolio of work for current industry demand?

Topics may include: speculative scripts for contemporary productions, screen adaptations, working methods and structures within the screen industry.

Assessment Strategy

Threshold (D- to D+) •Knowledge of key areas/principles only •Weaknesses in understanding of main areas •Limited evidence of background study •Performance or written response only poorly focussed on question and with some irrelevant material and poor structure •Arguments presented but lack coherence •Several factual/computational errors/unconvincing performance •No original interpretation •Only major links between topics are described •Weak group skills •Many weaknesses in presentation/performance and accuracy

Good/Satisfactory (C- to C+) •Knowledge of key areas/principles •Understands main areas •Limited evidence of background study •Written or performance response focussed on assignment but also with some irrelevant material and weaknesses in structure •Arguments presented but lack coherence •Has several factual/computational errors/mostly unconvincing performance •No original interpretation •Only major links between topics are described •Limited problem solving/satisfactory team work •Some weaknesses in presentation/performance and accuracy

Very Good/Good (B- to B+) •Comprehensive knowledge •Detailed understanding •Background study •Focussed and well structured written or performance response •Logically presented and defended most arguments •Some to No factual/computational errors/committed and convincing performance •Some Original interpretation •New links between topics are developed •Strong group skills •Very good presentation with accurate communication

Excellent (A- to A+) •Comprehensive knowledge •Detailed understanding •Extensive background study •Highly focussed and well structured written or performance response •Logically presented and defended arguments •No factual/computational errors/committed and convincing performance •Original interpretation •New links between topics are developed •Strong group skills •Excellent presentation with very accurate communication

Learning Outcomes

• Conduct independent research and critically evaluate their impact on creative practice

• Critically apply contemporary screenwriting skills , methods and approaches relevant to 21st century industry contexts.

• Demonstrate proactive and professional collaboration in line with the screenwriting industries methods.

• Demonstrate professional-level pitching skills, including clarity, persuasiveness, and industry appropriate presentation skills.