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2020/21 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LLLC2248 Script Writing

20 creditsClass Size: 25

Module manager: Becky Cherriman
Email: cw@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2020/21

Pre-requisite qualifications

20 credits of level 1 or equivalent experience in creative writing and writing workshops

This module is approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module explores a variety of scripts and gives you the opportunity to write your own play, screenplay or radio piece.You will be encouraged to research audiences and to develop new writing that is appropriate for your intended reader.You will build on your creative skills alongside this critical understanding through seminar workshops, sharing work with your peers, and receiving and giving feedback.

Objectives

The aim of this module is to provide the opportunity to critically engage in writing a script/s. On completion of this module students will:
- Have extended their general knowledge, critical understanding and practical experience of writing scripts.
- Have a sharpened awareness of the historical development of script writing.
- Be able to identify a range of genres designated as script writing and will have used select techniques linked to these genres within their own writing.
- Have developed critical reading skills in relation to their own writing, that of other students, and work by published authors.
Have gained practical experience of producing writing in a variety of styles for script.

Learning outcomes
At the end of this module students will know:
- How audiences read performance in a variety of genres and styles: film, play, radio etc.
- How to critically evaluate scripts, how to approach editing their own work and how to give critical feedback to their peers
- The historical development of script writing within the UK
- The current development of script writing
- How to develop their own scripts.

Skills outcomes
The ability to write creatively and to explore and understand critical aspects in relation to this.


Syllabus

This module examines the genres of Script Writing from a range of critical and creative perspectives. Beginning with definitions and historical development, students will be asked to consider the role of radio, play and film scripts within contemporary society. This will lead to an evaluation of script writing, its traditional parameters, and the ways in which writers can work outside the prescribed boundaries.

The module will also look at the value and appeal of writing for performance. Issues and areas to be discussed in this respect will include: the critical study of scripts and status of script writers, age ranges and censorship, and writing for the audience.

These subjects will be studied across a variety of texts, including theatre, radio, and film extracts. Leading into issues of interpretation and adaptation, this will also enable students to appreciate and understand the widespread popularity of writing for performance.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Seminar112.0022.00
Private study hours178.00
Total Contact hours22.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)200.00

Private study

- Reading: 58
- Writing: 70 hours
- Research: 50.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Student progress will be monitored throughout the module via engagement within group workshops.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
PortfolioScript for 20 minutes performance plus 1000 word commentary70.00
Essay2,000 Words30.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 30/06/2020 18:16:17

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