MA Scriptwriting
The MA Scriptwriting (Screen and Radio) aims to provide the skills, knowledge and experience that prospective writers need to enter the industry with confidence. It combines theoretical, analytical and practical elements to develop writers’ understanding of the sources and stimuli that inspire their own scripts, as well as aiding in the development of their personal voices. The MA Scriptwriting (Screen and Radio) has been developed in line with Skillset criteria, encouraging training and education that supports the creativity, productivity and effectiveness of the UK’s media industries.
You will study various ways to structure narrative fiction for film, television and radio. You will also study aspects of character and characterisation, and examine the use of a number of scriptwriting techniques to enhance your own writing. In the second part of the course you will embark upon a project of independent research, to understand the conventions by which your chosen genre operates, and to discover ways in which to apply or adapt your findings to your own work. You will complete the course with a portfolio of scriptwriting within your chosen medium and genre, mentored by a member of staff. The aim is to ensure that each student graduates with a compelling script and related documents, written to a professional standard.
Course Team includes :
Lucy Gough; Terry Bailey; and guest teachers
[For information on staff research visit: http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/tfts/staff/]
Why study the MA Scriptwriting at Aberystwyth?:
- teachers with a diverse range of experience as scriptwriters, including 10 years of writing for teen soap Hollyoaks
- a strong emphasis on the structure of well-told stories across a variety of media, including film, television and radio and the web
- independent, in-depth research into a chosen genre
- the creation of a portfolio of work, including scripts and related material, that students can use as a calling card within the industry
For an informal discussion and further information about the course, please contact the course coordinator : Mr Terry Bailey tfb@aber.ac.uk 01970 621610
To hear what our MA Scriptwriting graduates have to say about the course please go to our former student profiles page.
For more detailed infomration about how the course currently operates please see the How do I apply?
Skillset Media Academy Wales Description
Skillset Media Academy Wales is a partnership of the leading film and media schools in Wales, offering an exceptionally high standard of education that is endorsed by industry and approved by Skillset. Its programme of undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses are designed to prepare you for a job in the creative media industry. Benefits of studying a Media Academy Wales accredited course include:
- Support from the unique Industry Panel
- Masterclasses with industry professionals
- Access to an exclusive online network
- Placements and careers support
- Access to industry-standard equipment and software
- Networking and collaborative opportunities
