There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

In this module, students develop a range of short form work - short films, sketches, web dramas, monologues, animation, vertical format etc. In weekly workshops, students follow a process which mirrors that of a professional screenwriter as they generate ideas and develop their projects producing a series of documents – premise, synopsis, outline, step outline or treatment and various drafts of a number of short form screenplays. These form a portfolio of work which forms the main part of the assessment in this module. A Creative and Critical Journal encourages reflection, contextualises the portfolio and provides evidence of the student's research, learning and professional development. Creative work-in-progress is regularly circulated and workshopped in small groups. This process develops and enhances the projects, stimulates team-working and collaboration and helps develop the student's own writing but also their story-development, script-editing and inter-personal skills. This module encourages students to work collaboratively with each other and with other students on the MA Film programme. The weekly workshop sessions are enhanced by masterclasses and visits from guest speakers - professional writers, producers and script developers - who offer advice and insights into the professional world.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Generate, critically evaluate and select potential ideas for development as a short form project.

LO2: Analyse and critically assess a range of oral and written feedback in the course of project development.

LO3: Critically appraise potential collaborators, industry trends and potential markets for the creative and commercial development of the project.

LO4: Exercise appropriate judgement to plan, produce and present projects in oral, written and electronic formats in a timely and professional manner.

LO5: Critically reflect on the writing and development process to date.