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Screenwritting Workshop 1

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Course unit code:
311SW1
Course unit title:
Screenwritting Workshop 1
Mode of delivery:
zápočet
Range:
3/T
Type of course unit:
Level of course unit:
Year of study
předmět nemá určen ročník studia
Semester when the course unit is delivered
zimní
Number of ECTS credits allocated:
2
Garant předmětu:
Pavel JECH
Name of lecturer(s):
Pavel JECH
Study Objectives:

Students adopt rules and principles of writing a film screenplay and learn the basic dramaturgical process directly in practice working on their own text.

Mode of delivery:

Screenings, debates, guided discussions, lectures, etc.

A classic workshop, working directly with a screenwriter's text.

If deemed appropriate by the instructor there may be theory lectures.

Debate and discussion is often used to encourage students to reflect upon the various screenplays and help them find a treatment for the writer.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

An advantage is a knowledge of the basics of constructing a story and the principles of building interesting character figures. This is in no way a condition.

Recommended optional programme components

No

Course contents:

A group meeting of students regarding their screenplays. Students present their work in various stages of work and receive individual feedback from the instructor and classmates. The first semester is devoted to developing ideas, investigating viable ways for telling the story and the first draft of a feature-length screenplay. Part of the practice is story-pitching and working on the treatment.

Study materials:

Every book you can get from following authors: Syd Field, Lew Hunter (especially chpater Screenwriting), Richard Walter, Richard Krevolin (Screenwriting from the soul), Michal Hauge.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

If helpful then thematic excursion on students screenplays topics.

Assessment methods and criteria

diligence.This course requires the maximum participation possible. Each absence influences the overall results of the student's work very negatively and casts doubt when the instructor evaluates.

Language of instruction:
English
Work placement(s):
Pracovní stáž není u tohoto předmětu zavedena.
Course web page:
Note:

This course requires the maximum participation possible. Each absence influences the overall results of the student's work very negatively.

Schedule for winter semester 2010/2011:
06:00–08:0008:00–10:0010:00–12:0012:00–14:0014:00–16:0016:00–18:0018:00–20:0020:00–22:0022:00–24:00
Mon
Tue
místnost 439
Seminární učebna CDM

(Lažanský palác)
JECH P.
17:20–19:45
(přednášková par. 1)
Fri
Thu
Fri
Schedule for summer semester 2010/2011:
The schedule has not yet been prepared
The subject is a part of the following study plans:
Generated on 2011-6-17
Updates of the above given information can be found on http://studijniplany.amu.cz/en/predmet311SW1.html