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STORY AND SCRIPT TECHNIQUES 1
SHE level
M
SCQF credit points
15.0
ECTS credit points
7.5
Module code
MMW821941
Module Leader
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
3.00
Tutorials
14.00
Practicals
21.00
Independent Learning
96.00
Assessment
16.00
Assessment methods
Component
Duration
Weighting
Threshold
Description
Course Work001
0.0
100
45
e.g. Portfolio on adaptation, to include reflective essay on process, a treatment and scripted sample scene.