Module: Media Writing & Expression

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Media Writing & Expression
Module Code	CM2130
School	School of Communications
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Declan Tuite Semester 2: Declan Tuite Autumn: Declan Tuite
Module Teachers	Declan Tuite Ferdia MacAnna
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Description

This module explores the potential and limitations of various media from a writer’s perspective. It is designed to help students to develop their own approach to writing. Looking at genre, audience, dramatic structure and style, the course will involve working with existing writing and student’s own work, produced as part of the course. Selected writings will include The Art of Dramatic Writing by Lajos Egri, Writing for Story: Craft Secrets of Dramatic Nonfiction by Jon Franklin, Story by Robert McKee and Art of Fiction by David Lodge. We will also be using a series of videos, short articles, stories, essays, scripts and interview material from writers of many different disciplines, genres and media.

Learning Outcomes

1. 1. understand different writing in diverse media;
2. 2. understand the nuances involved in different genres;
3. 3. present industry standard script format and treatments;
4. 4.Understand the concepts of theme/premise in screenwriting;
5. 5. explain and apply the three-act structure;
6. 6. write and develop character and dialogue in diverse modes.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Directed learning	113	Recommended readings in fiction and non-fiction
Lecture	12	a structured approach to different modes of writing
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Writing and expression
This module explores the potential and limitations of various media from a writer’s perspective. It is designed to help students to develop their own approach to writing. Looking at genre, audience, dramatic structure and style, the course will involve working with existing writing and student’s own work, produced as part of the course.

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Selected writings will include The Art of Dramatic Writing by Lajos Egri, Writing for Story: Craft Secrets of Dramatic Nonfiction by Jon Franklin, Story by Robert McKee and Art of Fiction by David Lodge. We will also be using a series of videos, short articles, stories, essays, scripts and interview material from writers of many different disciplines, genres and media.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

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Programme or List of Programmes

CS	BA in Communication Studies
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)

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