FTV10004 · Swinburne University of Technology
Scriptwriting and Directing: Short Narrative Film
- Credit points
- 12.5
- Level
- 1
- Workload
- ≈ 13 h / week
- Faculty
- Film and Television
What it covers
This unit introduces students to methods and techniques that are used in the writing and directing of short films. The unit will explore narrative film and the roles of the writer and director in creating, understanding and conveying meaning. This introductory unit provides students with an understanding of the working methods of scriptwriting and directing that can be applied to their own filmmaking.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 90 Second Script, Documentation and Pitch Presentation | Individual | 50% |
| Directors Statement, Visualisation Folio and Pitch Presentation | Individual | 50% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Hawthorn | On campus |