Designing Dramatic Screen Stories G (11889.1)
Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-Campus Online |
UC - Canberra, Bruce |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Arts And Design |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| School Of Arts And Communications | Graduate Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) |
This unit explores strategies and techniques to analyse, create, develop and communicate screen stories with market potential. Through a collaborative process, students will gain an understanding of industry practices, and acquire the skills needed to develop a personalised method of originating, developing and selling their creative work.
1. Analyse and deconstruct screen drama in terms of structure, character and narrative principles;
2. Create original screen concepts and write outlines, while cultivating thematic voice;
3. Evaluate, critically reflect on, and edit creative work as informed by dramatic narrative principles and the market; and
4. Pitch preliminary work confidently to peers and broad industry stakeholders to receive and integrate constructive feedback.
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Analyse and deconstruct screen drama in terms of structure, character and narrative principles;
2. Create original screen concepts and write outlines, while cultivating thematic voice;
3. Evaluate, critically reflect on, and edit creative work as informed by dramatic narrative principles and the market; and
4. Pitch preliminary work confidently to peers and broad industry stakeholders to receive and integrate constructive feedback.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2024 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 | 06 February 2023 | On-Campus | Dr Denise Thwaites |
| 2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 | 06 February 2023 | Online | Dr Denise Thwaites |
| 2024 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | Online | Dr Denise Thwaites |
| 2024 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | On-Campus | Dr Denise Thwaites |
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Required texts
Required course materials will be provided through the unit's Canvas website.
Participation requirements
None.
Required IT skills
Students require basic skills in word processing, online research, video conferencing and using the digital learning platform, Canvas. Students are encouraged to contact their unit convener, if they encounter technical obstables to completing the unit.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
