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Over the course of a series of workshops, seminars and tutorials you will develop a portfolio of material with a focus on television. You will set writing exercises, deliver homework and receive feedback from tutors, visiting guests and fellow students.

Over 12 weeks, students develop a thirty-minute script from idea to polished final draft. Students are encouraged to read and feedback on each others work in weekly workshops. Tutors will also give feedback with individual tutorials scheduled throughout the trimester.

The focus of this module is on the craft of screenwriting. It aims to develop students’ technical skills and a critical awareness of the various possibilities and demands of the form.

Students engage in project research (for their scripts) but also develop a critical awareness of the changing market for film and television in the UK and beyond.

Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
LO1: Develop, deepen and demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of screenwriting techniques in relation to their particular specialism.
LO2: Research, critically evaluate, prioritise and select ideas suitable for development as a long-form project for film, television or interactive media.
LO3: Plan and undertake advanced creative project development, including research, to a professional standard within time, logistical and budgetary constraints.
LO4: Present projects in a timely and professional manner to peers, tutors and industry professionals in the form of verbal pitches, written proposals or outlines.
LO5: Respond creatively and professionally to writing assignment briefs and to identify and resolve structural or other story issues in the context of commissioned work.
LO6: Critically reflect on the writing and development process.