Story and Script Techniques 1

SHE level 11
SCQF credit points 15
ECTS credit points 7.5
Module code MMW821941
Module Leader David Cosgrove
School Glasgow School for Business and Society
Subject Media and Journalism
Trimester A (September start)

Summary of content

In this module students will be provided with an evaluative understanding of the importance of storytelling along with a range of other relevant script techniques. They will also be provided with an understanding of how to analyse scripts and look at others' work critically. Students will learn the elements of what makes an effective story, including opening, structure, narrative drive and turning point. They will also learn the elements of what makes an effective script including the importance of tone and dialogue writing style. They will apply these elements to script editing and analysis of TV fiction scripts.

Module details

Module structure

Activity Total hours
Lectures 11
Tutorials 11
Practicals 16
Seminars 0
Independent Learning 96
Assessment 16
Placement 0

Assessment methods

Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description
Course Work001 0 100 45 e.g. Portfolio on adaptation, to include reflective essay on process, a treatment and scripted sample scene.