In this course, you will learn the essential techniques of scriptwriting while exploring how stories can contribute to social impact.

You will gain proficiency in key aspects of scriptwriting, including story structure, character development, theme, world, and formatting conventions. In addition to developing your craft, you will be encouraged to write with purpose and experiment with creative collaboration, examining how narrative and social engagement or collaboration can address pressing societal challenges.

Developing your projects, you will generate ideas, give and receive constructive feedback, and refine one piece of scriptwriting as your major assessment.

By analysing scripts and completed projects from across a range of forms and media for their meaning, structure, and cultural context, you will deepen your understanding of scriptwriting and learn to craft impactful stories that resonate with audiences and inspire change.