Module Details

Module Code: DRAM8037
Title: Scriptwriting 2
Long Title: Scriptwriting 2
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2122 - Drama
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: An experiential course that builds on the essentials of Scriptwriting 1. Learners are required to write the first treatments of a one act play, short film, or first half of a longer work for relevant media.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 describe and apply conventions for writing in a particular medium
LO2 construct a draft for media
LO3 critique writing constructively
LO4 deliver a treatment for a play or film
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Media Writing Conventions
Scripts for TV, film and theatre have structural conventions that must be followed if a script is to be considered for professional submission. These conventions are analysed and employed in the learner's work
Feedback
Participate in constructive feedback and support of other learners in development of work. Issues such as readability, accessibiltiy, consistency and character throughlines are discussed
Script Development
Building on the foundation work of Scriptwriting 1, learners will write a script (minimum length 30 page). This can be presented as a one act play, short film or the first act/part of a play or film script
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Continuous Assessment: student delivery of ongoing class assignments
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
A scene written for a particular type of medium
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Completed Script
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Review elements of storytelling Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Feedback and direction for ongoing work Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Writing Assignments Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Robert McKee. (1997), Story: Substance, Structure, Style and the Principles of Screenwriting, Harper Entertainment, [ISBN: 978-0060391683].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • David Trottier. (2005), Screenwriter's Bible, Revised fourth edition. Silman-James Press, U.S., Los Angeles, California, [ISBN: 1879505843].
  • Sylvia K. Butrack. (2008), The Writer's Handbook, Revised. Palgrave Macmillan, Hampshire, England, [ISBN: 0230573231].
  • Frank Pike, Thomas G. Dunn. (1996), The Playwrights Handbook, Revised. Plume, New York, NY, p.272, [ISBN: 0452275881].
  • Marilyn Baker. (2017), Write to Shoot: Writing Short Films for Production, Focal Press, [ISBN: 1138844632].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_GMUTH_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Musical Theatre 8 Elective
CR_GTHDR_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Theatre and Drama Studies 8 Elective
CR_GTHDR_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Theatre and Drama Studies 6 Elective