50168 Writing for Performance: Screen, Sound and Stage

8cp
Requisite(s): 50123 Narrative Writing OR 50243 Narrative Writing OR 50117 Media Arts and Production 2 OR 50248 Media Arts and Production 2 OR 50122 Writing: Style and Structure OR 50242 Writing: Style and Structure
Professional Strand – Writing – 200 level

This subject is designed to develop skills in the fields of writing for film, television, radio and live performance, as well as exploring notions of writing as performance. Emphasis is on fostering students' creativity, originality and daring, with exercises, improvisations and script analysis aimed at developing craft skills. The subject is run by workshopping scripts and investigating character, emotional truth, form, dramatic action, rhythm, pace, dialogue and imagery. Critical approaches to the various media are encouraged.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus

Detailed subject description.

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $849.17
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,840.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.167

Access conditions

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