Subject description for 2023/24
Screenwriting
FTV1008
Subject description for 2023/24
Screenwriting
FTV1008
This course is critical for aspiring writers, but will also aid directors, producers and other creative practitioners to gain insights into the essential concepts and processes involved in the creation, communication and interpretation of story. Screenwriting goes into detail about developing ideas, story structure, character description and development, and dialogue.
Students will explore the craft of storytelling in terms ofstory development and script writing. The course will have a particular focus on short films and documentaries but will also have a lesser introduction on other platforms and genres.
Only for students accepted at the Bachelor program Film and TV production
On successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
Skills:
- Utilize essential storytelling concepts.
- Communicate narrative clearly and functionally.
Knowledge:
- Identify and make appropriate use of classic story structures.
- Recognize and examine the principles of visual storytelling.
General Competence:
- Develop and structure a short story.
- Write and rewrite a screenplay.
Mandatory
Lectures and practical exercises
Portfolio
Grade: Pass or Fail
Subject language
Norwegian
Credits
5
Study location
Levanger
Teaching semesters
Autumn 2023
Responsible faculty
Faculty of Social Sciences
Course coordinator
