Semesters

TOD105 Adaptation and script writing

Course code: 
TOD105
Duration: 
1 semester
Credits (ECTS): 
15
Level of study: 
Foundation level (bachelor’s degree level)
Teaching semester: 
2016 Autumn
Assessment semester: 
2016 Autumn
Language of instruction: 
English
Curriculum: 

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Required prerequisite knowledge

The students must have completed 60 ECTS in Theatre and Drama, Animation or other relevant education before taking this course. A sufficient mastery of the English language to participate in dialogue based lecturing is required. Admission will be based on study programs where 10 places are reserved for theatre students, 10 places are reserved for Animation students and the remaining 10 places are reserved for qualified students from the exchange programs. If there are open places in this course they are open to other qualified students.

Course content

Writing scripts for different media is a growing industry, and this course focuses on different ways of writing scripts for stage and screen. The students will work on:

  • Adaptation theories and practices.
  • Dramaturgy.
  • Idea development and pitching.
  • Constructing characters and plot.
  • Writing dialogue.
Learning outcome

In accordance with the National Qualifications Framework the student will achieve the following learning outcomes after completing the course:

Learning outcome knowledge

The student

  • has basic knowledge of selected theories of adaptation and dramaturgy.
  • has knowledge of key processes within script writing for stage and screen.
  • has basic knowledge of selected models and methods in literary analysis, adaptation analysis and film analysis.
Learning outcome skills

The student

  • can write short scripts for stage and different media, from idea to finished script, alone and in groups.
  • can formulate the differences and similarities between a written text and the adapted form, orally and in written form.
Learning outcome qualification

The student

  • can participate in debates on adaptations and scripts.
Working and learning activities

The classes will consist of a variety of teaching methods, both in groups and individually:

  • seminars
  • workshops
  • lectures
  • reading groups
  • film viewing
  • compulsory readings aloud for an external audience at House theatres.

The teacher will have a special focus on individual guidance to help the students in their script writing. The course will have several guest teachers from both Norway and abroad, who are specialists in different ways of adaptation and script writing.

Assessment requirements
  • The course has compulsory attendance of an active and engaged character. To qualify for the final exam the student has to have an attendance of a minimum of 80%.

See: Regulations governing studies and examinations at Volda University College, §7.3, on attendance/participation in teaching.

 

  • A reflection on an adaptation of choice (1500 words) in groups.
  • Three short scripts (800-1000 words each).
Evaluation system

Grading will be done in accordance with the Regulations governing admission, studies and examinations at Volda University College.

Evaluation

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Minimum number of students: 
10
Maximum number of students: 
30
Person in charge: 
Vibeke Preus
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Assessment FormGroupingDurationGrading scaleProportionCommentSupport MaterialsScope
Portfolio
Individual
1 Week
A-F, A is the best grade and E is the lowest passing grade
100
The student chooses one of the short scripts from the course works, which is evaluated and graded after the student has had time for revising.
All
800-1000 words
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