[Degree Module] Creative Writing: Writing for Film; Introduction to Screenwriting SCQF 7

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About...

This is a first year Level 7 module that acts as an introduction for writers writing for the screen. Focussing on story structure, format, and style as well as encouraging the student to develop their own ideas and creativity.

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Level

  • SCQF 7

Delivery 

  • Monday 1000 - 1200

Location 

  • Online Virtual Classroom

Attend timetabled classes delivered by our college lecturer in a virtual classroom. Students access all their learning and assessments via Brightspace or Google Classrooms.

Duration

  • Semester 1
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Course content...

Throughout the course, you will study:

  • A range of screenwriting forms,
  • story structure,
  • character,
  • visual writing,
  • theme, plot and style,
  • dialogue and scene writing,
  • editing and re-drafting.

Where you can go... 

On attainment you can study the BA (Hons) Contemporary Film Making in the Highlands and Islands, BA (Hons) Creative Writing in the Highlands and Islands, or BA (Hons) Literature and Creative Writing at UHI North Highland.

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Entry requirements

3 Highers at Grade BCC or above. You must have Higher or A level English at grade B or above