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FTV20011 · Swinburne University of Technology

Scriptwriting and Directing: Short Film Production

Credit points
12.5
Level
2
Workload
≈ 13 h / week
Faculty
Film and Television

What it covers

This unit applies theoretical frameworks to the major principles of professional screenwriting and directing for film and television. In working in a major crew role on the production of a short narrative film, students will develop an understanding of screenwriting, directing and film production as a collaborative process. They will further develop effective skills in communication, negotiation, project management and resilience to see their film projects through to a best possible outcome.

Assessment

TaskTypeWeight
Production AssignmentIndividual/Group50%
Project 1Individual25%
Project 2Group25%

When and where

Teaching periodCampusMode
Semester 2HawthornOn campus
Semester 1HawthornOn campus