| SUBJECT CODE |
: MCG203 |
| SUBJECT NAME |
: SCRIPT WRITING |
| SEMESTER |
: 2 |
| CREDIT HOURS |
: 3 |
| SCHOOL |
: School of Media Studies |
| COURSE |
: Diploma / Diploma in Media and Communication |
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the course are to enable students to
1. Familiarise with the elements of dramatic writing
2. Learn how to tell a good story
3. Develop a sense of storytelling through cinematic techniques
4. Introduce short films and related topics
5. Provide the opportunity to write several short dramas (some may be used for production classes)
LEARNING OUTCOME
At
the end of the course, students will be able to :
1. Write scripts for the various mediums following the proper formats
in use.
2. Develop skills to initiate scripts for organizationﾒs corporate
video, drama, advertising and radio.
3. Prepare a range of scriptwriting assignments for various events and
functions with quality proposals and relevant technical details. 4.
Familiarize with theories and practice of writing copy for radio and
teleplays and dramatic scripts; documentaries; as well as the practices
of script outlining and development.
SYNOPSIS
Script
writing is designed to introduce students to the conventions and
professional standards of modern script writing. It is also aimed to
develop the student's appreciation of the goals and practices of
writing for radio and television, including a primer on script
marketing.
Semester & Subjects
Calendar & Timetable
Video Seminars
