Module: Screen Writing

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Screen Writing
Module Code	EL536
School	67
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Darran McCann Semester 2: Darran McCann Autumn: Darran McCann
Module Teachers	Ferdia MacAnna Darran McCann
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Description

This weekly two-hour seminar and workshop is led by Ferdia MacAnna. You will be working on screenplays, bringing your work-in-progress to be discussed with Ferdia and other students. The module is designed to give you opportunities to receive feedback on developing work, and to discuss various topics underpinning the craft of writing, and the creative process in general.

Learning Outcomes

1. Have an informed knowledge of and opinion about key screenwriting strategies. Understand the potential architectures of screenplays and their creative possibilities Analyse and evaluate different implications of stylistic choices Understand the importance of drafting and revision in the writing process Understand how to relate theory to practice Demonstrate sensitivity to language, structure and character as phenomena of narration, and visuals as a central feature of filmmaking.
2. Understand the potential architectures of screenplays and their creative possibilities
3. Analyse and evaluate different implications of stylistic choices
4. Understand how to relate theory to practice
5. Demonstrate sensitivity to language, structure and character as phenomena of narration, and visuals as a central feature of filmmaking.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Total Workload: 0

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

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Project	n/a	100%	n/a

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

None

Programme or List of Programmes

MACW	Master of Arts in Creative Writing

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