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Students focus on the work of screening that takes place before the actual drafting of a script, including: initial concept or story idea, research, character exploration, dialogue, scene structure and plot development. Written work includes character profiles, plot outlines, a treatment and initial draft. An important feature of the course is feedback, whereby student’s critique and support each other’s projects. Finally, students will learn the essential elements of the screenplay format.
Recognise what makes a successful short film.Generate story ideas and characters suitable for short film projects.Complete the research, development and drafting stages of screenwriting.Apply methods for structuring scenes and writing dialogue.Participate effectively in feedback sessions.Apply the professional screenplay format.
DISC102
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Gillian Ashurst
Jani Wilson , John Chrisstoffels and Alan Wright
Domestic fee $942.00
International fee $4,663.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Humanities .