FTV20010 · Swinburne University of Technology
Scriptwriting and Directing: Non-Fiction Production
- Credit points
- 12.5
- Level
- 2
- Workload
- ≈ 13 h / week
- Faculty
- Film and Television
What it covers
This unit introduces students to the major principles of professional screenwriting and directing for non-fiction film and television. Students will develop independent and collaborative skills in writing and directing short documentary film projects that demonstrate an understanding of documentary/ non-fiction filmmaking principles and production processes.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Documentary Major Project | Individual/Group | 50% |
| Documentary Pitch | Individual | 20% |
| Documentary Treatment | Group | 30% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | Hawthorn | On campus |
| Semester 1 | Hawthorn | On campus |