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THEA321 Scriptwriting for the Theatre

Updated: 13 January 2012
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 2 Off Campus
Armidale Trimester 2 On Campus
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
13 August 2012 16 August 2012 Mandatory
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites any 36cp or 12cp in THEA units
Co-requisites None
Restrictions THEA221
Notes

offered in even numbered years
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Andrew McCue (amccue@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit is designed to introduce those wishing to sharpen their skills to the demands of scriptwriting. It focuses on types of script and the function of dialogue, and will cover development of character, plot and story line and ideas for script development. Topics covered include sources for script writing (theme, situation); developing character through dialogue, plot development, types of play, physical aspects of the stage, the function of stage directions.
Materials Text information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment Assessment information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. understand the elements of a range of scriptwriting forms throughout theatre history;
  2. find promising themes, topics and situations for scripts;
  3. write dialogue which stages interesting characters, action and/or ideas;
  4. demonstrate the ability to write dialogue and action within a clear structure;
  5. analyse and critique his/her own achievements.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
This unit provides an advanced exploration of theatre practice, and a wide range of plays, from the particular point of view of the playwright. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
This unit gives students experience in communicating with actors and audiences through the use of dialogue and stage directions. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
Students study scripts from around the world which represent a range of cultural practices and behaviours. 		True True True
4 Information Literacy
Students can make use of IT tools in their research and the typographical layout of scripts but this is not required.
5 Life-Long Learning
The experience of studying scriptwriting encourages ways of thinking and provides insights into the creative process which endure far beyond the immediate period of study. 		True True
6 Problem Solving
The writing exercises are set up as problems to be solved creatively. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
Controlling the representation of others through writing, especially members of minority groups, requires a keen awareness of social responsibility. 		True True True
8 Team Work
Students practise working in teams by performing one another's scripts in workshops and at Intensive Schools. 		True True True
   

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