Module: CW7105-60 Final Script

Level: 7

Credit Value: 60

Module Tutor: Robin Mukherjee

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

1.Brief description and aims of module

To produce a polished calling card script, be able to pitch it, and to realise the production/rehearsed reading of their original work.

2.Outline syllabus

Each student finishes ONE of the following:

1. A radio script of 45 to 90 minutes.
2. A stage script of 90 to 120 minutes.
3. A documentary of 30 minutes.
4. One or two television scripts totalling 60 minutes.
5. A film script of 90 to 120 minutes.

Each student will also develop a pitch for their script and write an essay explaining where it will fit in the industry

This script may be either a reworking of something a student has already done in a previous module, OR completely new work

Each student will also develop a pitch for their script and write an essay explaining where it will fit in the industry.

The industry will be widely defined. It will include scripts aimed at Hollywood and UK film industry, but also sitcoms, soaps, theatre in education, school plays, works for amateur dramatic groups, documentaries, physical theatre, action films, rom coms, devised work, and much more.

3.Teaching and learning activities

Teaching will be in intensive sessions on 5 Saturdays or 3 weekends over the summer. There will be two tutors, and between them they will be able to cover all the media. While one tutor is seeing students for individual tutorials, the other will be running a workshop for all the others. The two tutors will take turns doing this.

Assessment Item 1:

• Assessment Type: Course Work
• Description: A Script
• % Weighting: 60%

Assessment Item 2:

• Assessment Type: Course Work
• Description: A Performance Piece
• % Weighting: 30%

Assessment Item 3:

• Assessment Type: Course Work
• Description: Pitch for their script delivered under simulated professional conditions.
• % Weighting: 10%