Researching for TV Fiction Writing

SHE level M
SCQF credit points 15.0
ECTS credit points 7.5
Module code MMW823591
Module Leader Helena Bassil-Morozow
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 deeper understanding of the themes and representations (such as nationalism or gender identity) found in their original drama ideas and relate them to wider issues of research and epistemology, encouraging the students to consider where knowledge comes from and how it underpins and affects their own characters and storylines.

Module details

Module structure

Activity Total hours
Lectures 12.00
Tutorials 6.00
Seminars 12.00
Independent Learning 96.00
Assessment 24.00

Assessment methods

Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description
Course Work001 100 45 100% Coursework e.g. 10 minute presentation and a 2000 word essay.