SHE level 11 SCQF credit points 15 ECTS credit points 7.5 Module code MMW821954 Module Leader David Cosgrove School Glasgow School for Business and Society Subject Media and Journalism Trimester B (January start)
Summary of content This module will provide students with the opportunity to develop a basic concept and synopsis for an original TV drama into an original written treatment, before going on to create full written biographies and 'journeys' for each of the main characters students envisage for their original TV drama.
Module details Syllabus arrow_forward Creative thinking. Pitching story ideas. Narrative techniques for single television drama. Developing character through story. Writing and editing scene by scene. Building towards narrative climax. Moving towards later drafts
Learning outcomes arrow_forward 1 Learning outcomes On satisfactory completion of this module, students should be able to: 1. Demonstrate critical knowledge and evaluative understanding of the principal professional practices and processes relevant to the advanced creation of an original TV drama for the contemporary TV fiction market. 2. Evaluate and integrate into the student's own practice contemporary TV industry paradigms and principles with respect to the advanced creation of original TV drama. 3. Demonstrate originality and creativity in the writing of a detailed scene by scene for an original TV single drama to current TV fiction industry standards and requirements. 4. Adopt a self-directed and creative approach to the writing of a television single play based on current TV fiction industry standards and requirements.
Teaching / learning strategy arrow_forward Lectures analysing content & tone and character 'journeys' in contemporary original TV drama Practical workshops on concept development, treatment writing and fashioning original character biographies & 'journeys' Tutorials on treatment writing and character biography assignments Formative assessment incorporating reflective elements alongside practical exercises Summative assessment of written treatment and original character biographies & 'journeys'. Responding to the needs of the particular broadcaster and particular slot they have selected for their original TV drama, students will learn how to write an original TV fiction treatment based on their idea for an original TV drama. Students will then develop this treatment to form full written character biographies and character journeys for their TV drama. Delivery will be via a combination of GCU staff and a range of appropriately qualified / experienced professional practitioners from the TV fiction industry. Module pass mark: 50%.
Transferrable skills arrow_forward Self-confidence Self-discipline Self-reliance Awareness of strengths and weaknesses Written and verbal communication Creativity Independence Ability to reflect Commercial awareness Ability to prioritise tasks Time management Innovation Independence and risk-taking Ability to apply knowledge Problem-solving
Module structure Activity Total hours Lectures 22 Tutorials 14 Practicals 22 Seminars 0 Independent Learning 76 Assessment 16 Placement 0
Assessment methods Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description Course Work001 100 45 e.g. scene by scene and script (60 mins)