Semesters

TOD105 Script writing

Course code: 
TOD105
Duration: 
1 semester
Credits (ECTS): 
15
Level of study: 
Foundation level (bachelor’s degree level)
Teaching semester: 
2018 Autumn
Assessment semester: 
2018 Autumn
Language of instruction: 
English
Curriculum: 
Required prerequisite knowledge

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, 5 places for MID or Animation students and 5 places are reserved for qualified students from the exchange programs. If there are open places in this course they are open to students, based on motivation applications.

Course content

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.
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 dramaturgy and script writing.
  • has knowledge of key processes within script writing for film and stage.
Learning outcome skills

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.
Learning outcome qualification

The student

  • can participate in debates on different kind of scripts.
Working and learning activities

a) The course is a part time study, organized in 4 sessions of 2 days, and a one week intensive course, 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.

The course will have a special focus on individual guidance to help the students in their script writing. 

Assessment requirements

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 5 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).
Evaluation system

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

Evaluation

Emnet vert evaluert i samsvar med HVO sitt kvalitetssikringssystem.

Minimum number of students: 
8
Maximum number of students: 
20
Person in charge: 
Vibeke Preus
Used in other programs
  • Theatre and Drama - bachelor
  • Voice acting and scriptwriting
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 three short scripts from the course works, which is evaluated and graded after the student has had time for revising.
All
2500-3000 words
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