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This is an advanced writing workshop in which students, first, learn how to evaluate an extant script for a producer or studio to option and, next, become familiar with the processes involved in restructuring and revising a screenplay in relation to market considerations (television, independent, tentpole, etc.). The aim is to enhance a previous written script by refining the story premise, characters and plot through successive revisions directed by producers (in this case, the instructor, guests from the industry and classmates). The final output will be a polished script that can be submitted to competitions, agents and producers for purchase or licensing.
Identify strengths and weaknesses in existing scripts and evaluate their market potential.Apply industry-standard rewriting techniques to strengthen premise, structure, and character development. Understand different market demands (TV, independent cinema, commercial blockbusters) and tailor scripts accordingly.Work collaboratively with peers and industry professionals on iterative revisions.Develop a polished short screenplay suitable for submission or professional consideration.
60 points from the Screenwriting major in the Bachelor of Digital Screen
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Glenn Watt Standring
Recommended Guru Books: The following books are key texts used and referenced by film practitioners • Syd Field, Screenplay • Christopher Vogler, The Writer’s Journey • Robert McKee, Story • Blake Snyder, Save the Cat! • John Truby, The Anatomy of Story • Judith Weston, Directing Actors Scripts: While not compulsory, it is advised you read the following classic scripts for your film education: The Godfather, Coppola and Puzo Aliens, James Cameron (a sequel is a type of adaptation) Little Women, Greta Gerwig Breaking Bad, Season One pilot Game of Thrones, Season One Pilot The Handmaids Tale, Season One pilot
Domestic fee $998.00
International fee $4,850.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Creative and Digital Arts .