Module: COM6001-20 Comedy Writing Project

Level: 6

Credit Value: 20

Module Tutor: Pat Welsh

Module Tutor Contact Details: P.Welsh@bathspa.ac.uk

1. Brief description and aims of module:

This module provides you with the opportunity to be guided in the development a portfolio of original comedy writing and to produce submissions for entry in a range of new comedy writer competitions.

This module aims to:

• Provide you with an opportunity to develop a portfolio of original comedy writing

• Equip you with a cognisance of new writing competition opportunities and the ability to meet competition rules and deadlines

• Enhance your understanding of employment opportunities in the realm of comedic writing

 2. Outline syllabus

 The initial, formative stage will be to engage in guided research regarding forthcoming new writing competitions and to negotiate a portfolio brief with tutors. Tutorials test the nature of the portfolio and agree on a negotiated portfolio brief.

The final submission will be a 5,000-word or equivalent portfolio. The content of this file will vary from student to student and will be informed by the entry regulations of identified new writing competitions

You can work individually on a solo portfolio, or you can choose to work collaboratively on a shared portfolio providing that appropriate competitions for collaboratively written submissions have been identified. Collaboration is encouraged as it reflects industry practice but a shared portfolio must be accompanied by a written articulation of your individual contribution and you will be invited to a viva voce to discuss this.

3. Teaching and learning activities

This study module focuses on independent learning, in line with the FHEQ level 6 descriptor. While there is some initial lecture delivery around research and planning, the main tutor contact is through advisory tutorials to support your competition choice and feedback on your initial ideas and draft scripts.

The formative assessment is though tutorials and a discussion of a draft project brief.

The summative assessment is the submission of the written portfolio.

Assessment Item 1:

• Assessment Type: CW

• Description: Portfolio of comedic writing (5,000 words or equivalent) 

• % Weighting: 100