Course Title: Evaluate scripts for development and production

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C6180 Advanced Diploma of Professional Screenwriting

Course Title: Evaluate scripts for development and production

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 85

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.

 


Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

COMM7408C

City Campus

TAFE

515T Creative Industries

Face-to-Face or Internet

Term1 2024

Course Contact: Alan Woodruff

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4307

Course Contact Email: alan.woodruff@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This is a course aimed at developing your skills as a script developer and script consultant. In the fragmented world of scripted entertainment, script consultancy is an essential skill and a high-growth industry.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Enrolment in this core second year course at RMIT requires you to have completed all first year courses.



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

NAT11115003 Evaluate scripts for development and production

Elements:

1. Clarify script evaluation requirements

2. Evaluate the script

3. Report on the script


Learning Outcomes

In completion of this course, you'll have the skills to write coverage for producers and funding bodies in Australia and worldwide, and to act as a script developer for screenwriters and producers on the local and international scene, bringing your well-honed skills of script development and writer psychology to the table.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment is ongoing throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills and will include participation in class exercises, oral presentations and practical writing tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided.