Undergraduate Course: Screenwriting 1: an Introduction to Writing for Film and Television (LLLG07038)
Course Outline
| School | School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 7 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | This is a for-credit course offered by the Office of Lifelong Learning (OLL); only students registered with OLL should be enrolled.
This lively and interactive course will explore the process of script development and writing, from idea to script. It will show how to generate ideas, write a logline and plot synopsis, flesh out characters, structure the story as a screen drama, create a compelling narrative for visual drama, and get it all down in professional script format.
No previous knowledge or experience is needed but students should have an interest in film/television drama. The course will have a high practical element so students will need to be prepared to write in class and work with other students. |
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
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Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course students should be able to:
¿ Layout and present a script in a professional manner.
¿ Develop an idea into a workable story.
¿ Write effectively for film and television.
¿ Critique scripts, diagnose problems and find solutions.
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Ms Martine Pierquin
Tel: (0131 6)51 1182
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Course secretary | Mrs Sabine Murdoch
Tel: (0131 6)51 1855
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