2023/24 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LLLC2248 Script Writing

20 creditsClass Size: 25

Module manager: Jon Towlson
Email: j.towlson@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2023/24

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
1. Understand how audiences read performance in a variety of genres and styles: film, play, radio etc.
2. Critically evaluate scripts to develop an understanding of how to approach editing their own work and how to give critical feedback to their peers.
3. Gain insight into the historical development of script writing within the UK.
4. Develop an understanding of the current development of script writing.
5. Create and develop their own scripts.
6. Critically reflect upon their own creative work.

Skills outcomes
The ability to think and write critically and creatively.

As part of this module, students will develop a range of digital literacy skills. Further details are provided in the Minerva area

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 type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Seminar	11	2.00	22.00
Private study hours			178.00
Total Contact hours			22.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

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

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Student progress will be monitored throughout the module via engagement within group workshops; students will benefit from both peer and tutor feedback. In addition, students will have the opportunity to submit partial drafts of their critical work and scripts for tutor feedback. Draft deadlines will be provided in the Minerva area and students will receive written feedback on their drafts as well as having an opportunity to discuss it further with the tutor.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Portfolio	The script (20 minutes). Critical reflection on the script (1000 words).	80.00
Written Work	Commentary on research into the conventions of a particular medium of script writing (1000 words)	20.00
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: 13/06/2023 16:07:27

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