School: Arts and Humanities

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.

  • Unit Title

    Scriptwriting
  • Unit Code

    SPO2050
  • Year

    2020
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Ms Tania VISOSEVIC

Description

This unit provides an introduction to scriptwriting for short films

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded FAV2102

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Identify the distinctive characteristics of short drama and how these influence script organisation and preparation.
  2. Discuss the role of the scriptwriter in the production of film or television.
  3. Analyse the elements of dramatic writing, particularly the development of structure, plot and character.
  4. Produce scripts for a short drama.

Unit Content

  1. Development of scripts for production.
  2. Analysis and discussion of a variety of scripts, films and other materials with emphasis on the conventions of industry and how these function to influence the planning and writing of scripts.
  3. Recognise and examine the elements of dramatic writing - dialogue, character, theme, plot and visual storytelling.
  4. Various stages of design for scriptwriting a short for cinema, television or internet.

Additional Learning Experience Information

This unit will be delivered using technology enhanced learning, a learner-centered approach. Central to technology-enhanced learning is completing self-directed online activities outside of class contact time. Students are required to complete set readings and viewings before class. These preparatory activities introduce students to initial, relatable conceptions of the topics, which are reinforced through lectures and tutorials.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
PresentationPitch10%
AssignmentWorkshop Exercises40%
Creative WorkScript and Exegesis50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
PresentationPitch10%
AssignmentWorkshop Exercises40%
Creative WorkScript and Exegesis50%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Arts and Humanities

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for this unit. All assessment changes will be published by 27 July 2020. All students are reminded to check handbook at the beginning of semester to ensure they have the correct outline.

  • Unit Title

    Scriptwriting
  • Unit Code

    SPO2050
  • Year

    2020
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Ms Tania VISOSEVIC

Description

This unit provides an introduction to scriptwriting for short films

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded FAV2102

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Identify the distinctive characteristics of short drama and how these influence script organisation and preparation.
  2. Discuss the role of the scriptwriter in the production of film or television.
  3. Analyse the elements of dramatic writing, particularly the development of structure, plot and character.
  4. Produce scripts for a short drama.

Unit Content

  1. Development of scripts for production.
  2. Analysis and discussion of a variety of scripts, films and other materials with emphasis on the conventions of industry and how these function to influence the planning and writing of scripts.
  3. Recognise and examine the elements of dramatic writing - dialogue, character, theme, plot and visual storytelling.
  4. Various stages of design for scriptwriting a short for cinema, television or internet.

Additional Learning Experience Information

This unit will be delivered using technology enhanced learning, a learner-centered approach. Central to technology-enhanced learning is completing self-directed online activities outside of class contact time. Students are required to complete set readings and viewings before class. These preparatory activities introduce students to initial, relatable conceptions of the topics, which are reinforced through lectures and tutorials.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
PresentationPitch10%
AssignmentWorkshop Exercises40%
Creative WorkScript and Exegesis50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
PresentationPitch10%
AssignmentWorkshop Exercises40%
Creative WorkScript and Exegesis50%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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