TOD105 Adaptation and script writing
The students must have completed 60 ECTS in Theatre and Drama 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 and 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.
Writing scripts for different media is a growing industry, and this course focuses on different ways of writing scripts. The students will work on:
- Idea development and synopsis.
- Constructing characters and plot.
- Dramaturgy and adaptation.
- Writing dialogue.
In accordance with the National Qualifications Framework the student will achieve the following learning outcomes after completing the course:
The student
- has basic knowledge of selected theories of adaptation and dramaturgy.
- has knowledge of key processes within script writing for film and stage.
The student
- can apply knowledge of the script writing process to write short scripts for both stage and screen.
- can apply knowledge of adaptation to writing an adaptation.
The student
- can participate in debates on adaptations and scripts.
a) The course is organized in 6 sessions of 2 days with written work to be handed in between the sessions.
b) The classes will consist of a variety of teaching methods, both in groups and individually:
- seminars and workshops.
- net lectures.
- script readings.
- film viewings.
- 5 plays in 5 days - challenge.
- compulsory readings aloud for an external audience at House theatres.
The course will have a special focus on individual guidance to help the students in their script writing.
a) Attendance
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% in each of the 6 sessions.
See: Regulations governing studies and examinations at Volda University College, §7.3, on attendance/participation in teaching.
b) Course work
- Three scripts with individual guidance (2500 words each).
Grading will be done in accordance with the Regulations governing admission, studies and examinations at Volda University College.
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- Theatre and Drama - bachelor
- Voice acting and scriptwriting
| Assessment Form | Grouping | Duration | Grading scale | Proportion | Comment | Support Materials | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 three short scripts from the course works, which is evaluated and graded after the student has had time for revising. | All | 2500-3500 words |