Scriptwriting and Directing: Short Film Production
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 36
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
2022 teaching periods
Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 2 |
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Prerequisites
FTV10004 Scriptwriting and Directing: Short Narrative FilmAND
Admission into BH-FTV2 Bachelor of Film and Television (Honours) or BA-FTV3 Bachelor of Film and Television
Aims and objectives
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Develop and pitch a well-structured and engaging script concept for a short narrative film.
2. Apply creative writing and critical thinking skills in collaboratively crafting a screenplay for a short narrative film.
3. Apply constructive feedback to review and edit a screenplay for a short film production.
4. Develop effective communication and negotiation skills in the direction and production of a short film project.
5. Apply effective project management and team-work skills within a major crew role in the production and postproduction of a short narrative film.
6. Apply theoretical principles to critically evaluate and analyse the effectiveness of screenwriting and directing techniques and production strategies.
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment, general skills outcomes and content.
Teaching methods
This unit will involve up to 150 hours of working including:
Type (On-campus) | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total |
Face to Face Contact Studio |
3 |
12 |
36 |
Specified Learning Activities Writing synopsis & scripts Group Production Meetings Production role planning Film shoot and postproduction |
4 2 2 16 |
6 8 4 3 |
24 16 8 48 |
Unspecified Learning Activities Assignment preparation, independent and/or self-directed study |
2 |
9 |
18 |
TOTAL |
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| 150 hours/12.5 cp |
Assessment
Types | Individual or Group task | Weighting | Assesses attainment of these ULOs |
Assignment: Narrative Pitch and Synopsis | Individual | 25% | 1, 6 |
Assignment: Scriptwriting and Script Editing | Group | 25% | 2, 3, 6 |
Assignment: Film Production | Group | 50% | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
General skills outcomes
• teamwork skills
• problem solving skills
• communication skills
• ability to tackle unfamiliar problems, and
• ability to work independently
Content
• Screenwriting theory and practice
• Pitching short film ideas
• Writing a synopsis
• Directing actors and improvisation
• The practice of film and television through key elements of writing, directing, editing, acting, cinematography, sound, production design
• Audience engagement and empathic response
• Creating credibility and conflict through writing and directing
Study resources
- Reading materials.