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
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Production Assignment | Individual/Group | 50% |
| Project 1 | Individual | 25% |
| Project 2 | Group | 25% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | Hawthorn | On campus |
| Semester 1 | Hawthorn | On campus |