Scriptwriting 1

Cod y Modiwl: FM37020
Teitl y Modiwl: Scriptwriting 1
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2027/2028
Semester: Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Lucy Gough
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Rhagofynion: FM21620
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr Lucy Gough

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Written scene by scene: 2000 Words	50%
Asesiad Semester	Written Script: (10-15 pages)	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Written scene by scene: 2000 Words	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Written Script: (10-15 pages)	50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Demonstrate a detailed working knowledge of story structure.
Show an ability to write concise and effective description and dialogue.
Show an ability to reveal character and characterisation through description and dialogue
Display the professional attitude required of a working scriptwriter.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of a scene by scene.

Disgrifiad cryno

Students will develop their technical skills as scriptwriters, enabling them to ensure their words ‘lift off the page’. They will begin to give and receive critical feedback with their peers, and will enhance their understanding and practice of the various processes and requirements of scriptwriting, in readiness for the development of their own original long-form script in the following module, Scriptwriting 2.

Cynnwys

Writing a scene by scene.
Story and beginnings.
Descriptive action and character writing.
Writing dialogue.
Layout and building a scene.
Practical session and peer review of scenes written. and discussion of what has been learnt.
Hearing written work off the page. Recap of the course

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Written communication skills are at the heart of all the work a student does.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	This will be discussed over the course, and is implicitly embedded in all assessed work.
Datrys Problemau	This element is not assessed directly, however all scriptwriting involves problem solving: what type of character will best convey a particular theme? What plot devices will most effectively propel the story to the next plot point? The effectiveness with which the author has solved problems is evident in the quality of the finished product.
Gwaith Tim	Students will work in teams for some workshops.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Students are expected to drive their own learning and to develop their own unique creative approaches.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	An understanding of structure, dialogue, description, how to bring a story to life, and working in a three-dimensional form are all specific skills associated with scriptwriting.
Sgiliau ymchwil	The outline will reflect the student’s ability to read widely and to view long-form drama with a critical eye. They will have to apply this knowledge to make informed decisions about their own work.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Students will be required to make full use of the library facilities and master internet research and computer-based script formats which are usual within the industry.

Nodau

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