Undergraduate Course: Screenwriting 1: an Introduction to Writing for Film and Television (LLLG07038)
Course Outline
| School | Centre for Open Learning |
College | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| 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 Centre for Open Learning (COL); only students registered with COL 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
On completion of this course, the student will 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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Contacts
| Course organiser | Ms Malgorzata Bugaj
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Course secretary | Ms Kameliya Skerleva
Tel: (0131 6)51 1855
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