Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Liverpool Screen School

Learning Methods

Seminar
Workshop

Module Offerings

7020SW-SEP-MTP

Aims

1) To introduce and practice creative, formal, research and technical skills appropriate to Screenwriting at Masters level 2) To gain a understanding of the difference between writing for different mediums 3) To identify and develop an original and creative voice as writers 4) To emphasize the importance of presenting work to professional standards to the creative writing process 5) To initiate a comprehensive understanding of scriptwriting and screenwriting techniques that enriches and advances their creative work 6) To create reflection on their creative choices as writers and the significance behind them

Learning Outcomes

1.
Understand the significant difference of writing for the screen
2.
Grasp key fundamentals of effective story telling
3.
Produce original creative writing that shows an awareness of writerly techniques
4.
Adapt material from one medium to another
5.
Illustrate in their commentary an enhanced understanding of their writing process and their own method of adaptation

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:1. Introduction to narrative structure. 2. Introduction to writers' workshops. 3. Creative thinking: generating and developing ideas. 4. Introduction to Adaptation 5. Character and Dialogue. Stage vs Screen 6. Layout. Stage Vs Screen
Module Overview:
This module aims to improve your knowledge of the creative, formal, research and technical skills appropriate to Screenwriting at Masters level. It:
  • improves your understanding of the difference between writing for different mediums
  • enables you to identify and develop an original and creative voice as a writer
  • emphasises the importance of presenting work to professional standards
  • initiates a comprehensive understanding of scriptwriting and screenwriting techniques that enrich and advance creative work
  • creates reflection on your creative choices as a writer
Additional Information:The module will be a mixture of seminars and workshops. There will be an introduction to scriptwriting with a focus on stage and proceeding to screen. Students will be encouraged to read and research widely.

Assessments

Centralised Exam
Reflection
Portfolio