Script Skills

SHE level 11
SCQF credit points 15
ECTS credit points 7.5
Module code MMW830725
Module Leader David Cosgrove
School Glasgow School for Business and Society
Subject Media and Journalism
Trimester B (January start)

Summary of content

This module deals with detailed and specific story and script techniques. Students will be focusing on: script editing, (major block) giving and receiving notes, dialogue and -character 'voice’, and script
formatting.
Students will progress in work on the development and portrayal of characters through dialogue and action, and by enhanced skills in script editing.

Module details

Module structure

Activity Total hours
Lectures 12
Tutorials 22
Practicals 0
Seminars 0
Independent Learning 96
Assessment 20
Placement 0

Assessment methods

Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description
Course Work001 70 45 CW1: Script editing exercise 1 Script is then given notes Individual Write a script Script is then given notes 30min.
Course Work002 30 45 CW2:Script editing exercise 2,Script must be rewritten incorporating notes.Individual Rewrite script incorporating notes