Filming the Unfilmable 2

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Code Completion Credits Range Language Instruction Semester
311UNF2 Z 2 2H/W English summer

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.

Note

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Schedule for winter semester 2018/2019:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2018/2019:

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
room 308
Room No. 5
(Lažanský palác)
TAYLOR N.
09:00–10:35
(lecture parallel1)
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Date Day Time Tutor Location Notes No. of paralel
Mon 09:00–10:35 Neil Andrew TAYLOR Room No. 5
Lažanský palác 		lecture parallel1

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