Module: CW7104-30 Screenwriting Workshop

Level: 7

Credit Value: 30

Module Tutor: Robin Mukherjee

Module Tutor Contact Details: r.mukherjee@bathspa.ac.uk

1.Brief description and aims of module

To write a TV or film script.

2.Outline syllabus

Students will:

1. develop an idea.
2. write and rewrite a scenario and step outline.
3. write and rewrite a draft of a script.

At the end they will have:

1. 30 to 60 minutes of television writing, OR
2. a 30 to 60 minute short film, OR
3. a rough first draft of a full length film, and a polished version of the first 60 minutes, OR
4. a 20 to 30 minute documentary written and directed by the student.

3.Teaching and learning activities

Students attend three intensive weekend workshops. Each workshop lasts from 10.30 – 5.

Each weekend will devote extended time to each student’s work. We will comment, discuss, argue, and brainstorm ways forward. Much of this work will be done on our feet. There will be brief ad-hoc lectures of 5 to 10 minutes from the tutor when necessary.

In addition to the intensive weekends, students will have the opportunity to learn how to use the cameras and editing equipment in the Arts Lab. Some students will be able to produce part of their work with the help of students in performing arts.

Assessment Item 1:

• Assessment Type: Course Work
• Description: 30 to 60 minutes from a film or television script, OR 20 to 30 minutes of roughly edited documentary
• % Weighting: 100%