| Module Identifier | TF32330 | ||
| Module Title | ADVANCED SCRIPTWRITING | ||
| Academic Year | 2000/2001 | ||
| Co-ordinator | Carol Byrne Jones | ||
| Semester | Semester 2 (Taught over 2 semesters) | ||
| Pre-Requisite | TF20220 | ||
| Course delivery | Seminars / Tutorials | ||
Brief description
In-depth analysis of essential elements with reference to examples in film and television; creation of character, plot, narrative complexity, dialogue. Creation of the world of the script. Writing exercises based on these; Exploration of genre ? different opportunities, different styles of screenwriting; Revision of drafts.
Reading Lists
Books
** Essential Reading
Frensham, Raymond G. (1996)
Teach Yourself Screenwriting. Hodder & Stoughton
** Recommended Background
Mamet, David.
Any published screenplays.
Goldman, William.
Any published screenplays.
McKee, Robert. (1998)
Story: substance, structure, style and the principles of screenwriting. Methuen