mss2ssp screenplay soundplay
SCREENPLAY: SOUNDPLAY
MSS2SSP
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces you to writing for short film scripts and audio plays. Your creative work will be informed by critical readings and case studies, and will be developed in a supportive, collaborative environment.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorNoel Maloney
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Enrolled in ABCA or ABCAB, or completed 30 credit points in first year subjects, or with co-ordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects CST1ITS,CST3SED
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate knowledge of media genres, aesthetics, and their cultural contexts
- Activities:
- Apply generic or other conventions applicable to a specific project. Evaluate a creative project within its aesthetic and cultural context.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Research for and through media practices
- Activities:
- Research topics and/or creative projects related to lectures for presentation in class and/or online.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Demonstrated flexible and creative approaches to media practices.
- Activities:
- Devise and carry out writing tasks using concepts from lectures.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively and individually on media projects.
- Activities:
- Participate in creation and/or evaluation of one or more student projects.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNoel Maloney
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via video conference.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 500 word logline and synopsis of a short film project. | 20 | 02, 03 | |
| One 1500 word short film script, along with a 500 word critical reflection. | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 1500 word short audio drama script, along with a 500 word critical reflection. | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNoel Maloney
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 500 word logline and synopsis of a short film project. | 20 | 02, 03 | |
| One 1500 word short film script, along with a 500 word critical reflection. | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 1500 word short audio drama script, along with a 500 word critical reflection. | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |