Filming the Unfilmable 2

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Subject guarantor:

Neil Andrew TAYLOR

Name of lecturer(s):

Neil Andrew TAYLOR

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Continued development of screenwriting skills and increased awareness of the professional demands faced by writers.

Mode of study:

Lecture, Seminar and in-class practice exercises.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Students must have passed Filming the Unfilmable 1.

Course contents:

The second semester sees the topics and themes of FtU1 deepen in both practice, overview and research. Students will be required to deliver 2 major literary projects (outline, treatment, script - one adaptation and one original idea). One project will be required to be feature length, the other short at 30 minutes. The feature length project will require submission of at least 30 minutes of screenplay within a screen running time of at least 90 minutes. The semester will cover an exploration of the writer/director/producer in relation to 'soft power', censorship, self-censorship, writers block, the power of comedy, production values and project management, and writing for socially sensitive issues within the political context. The course will also explore form versus content in relation to delivery platform.

Recommended or required reading:

Students will be required to research, access and discuss screenplays, productions and associated background and promotional material from productions reflective of their cultural heritage.

Assessment methods and criteria:

Attendance: Students are allowed to have two absences. Barring unforeseen circumstances, students should notify the instructor in advance. Exceptional circumstances will be considered, but additional work may be required.

Participation: Students will be expected to contribute to in-class discussions.

Completion policy: To complete the course, a student must comply with the attendance and participation requirements and write two assignments; one compelete short film of 30 min expected projection time and one 30 minute section of a feature length project.

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Schedule for winter semester 2017/2018:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2017/2018:

	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
Wed
Thu	room 307 Room No. 6 (Lažanský palác) TAYLOR N. 15:40–17:15 (paralelka 1)
Fri

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Thu	15:40–17:15	Neil Andrew TAYLOR	Room No. 6 Lažanský palác		paralelka 1

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