SCRIPTWRITING FOR FILM

Course Description

Within the scope of this course, the students will learn the phases of scriptwriting (synopsis, treatment, script and shooting script), its formal characteristics, the basics of storytelling, the establishment of dramatic structure, creating characters and writing dialogue in practice. The main aim of this course is for the students to acquire an understanding of the internal and external structure (content and form) of the movie script, along with helping the students build up awareness about the specifics of the act of storytelling and what makes a story good. The students are expected submit a complete short film script at the end of the semester, going through all the phases of scriptwriting.

SCRIPTWRITING FOR FILM

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 List (3) and define (2) different phases of scriptwriting
2. 02 Demonstrate (4) knowledge of formal characteristics of scriptwriting and dramatic structure in their original short film scripts
3. 03 Create (5) an original short film idea and develop (5) it into a story in accordance with the audio-visual nature of the medium
4. 04 Write (5) an original short film script completing all four phases of scriptwriting

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Field, Syd. (2005). Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting. New York: Delta.
2. 02 McKee, Robert. (1997). Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting. New York: Regan Books.
3. 03 Cooper, Pat and Dancyger, Ken. (2005). Writing the Short Film. California: Elsevier Focal Press.
4. 04 (If you know Turkish:) Akyürek, Feridun. (2012). Senaryo Yazarı Olmak: Senaryo Yazmak. (7. baskı) İstanbul: MediaCat.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Demonstrate knowledge of formal characteristics of scriptwriting and dramatic structure in their original short film scripts SOLO 4
2. L02 Create an original short film idea and develop it into a story in accordance with the audio-visual nature of the medium SOLO 5
3. L03 Write an original short film script completing all four phases of scriptwriting SOLO 5

Program Outcomes

1. P01 have knowledge which is supported by up-to-date primary and secondary course books and application tools in the field of Visual Communication Design
2. P02 have technical knowledge necessary for the field of Visual Communication Design
3. P03 Have knowledge about universal human rights, social justice, quality management, environmental protection, and workplace health.
4. P04 S/he visualises imagined things in a coherent structure
5. P05 S/he defines the problems related to communication and finds possible solutions for these problems.
6. P06 S/he has skills to manage a project/work related to Visual Communication Design independently.
7. P07 S/he develops and applies projects and activities related with his/her social environment with an awareness of social responsibility.
8. P08 S/he designates and manages the requirements and processes of learning.
9. P09 S/he, equipped with advanced knowledge and skills in Visual Communication Design education, who interprets and evaluates data, identifies and analyses problems and finds solutions based on research and facts.
10. P10 S/he can take responsibility as an individual and a team member in complex and unforeseen problems related to Visual Communication Design projects.
11. P11 S/he plans, manages and finishes a media content under time restrictions.
12. P12 S/he approaches advanced knowledge and skills from a critical perspective.
13. P13 S/he is aware that the Visual Communication Design Department has close ties with new technological developments and also aware of the importance of pursuing these developments which have vital importance for creating new media content.
14. P14 S/he is a person who informs and expresses thoughts for possible solutions related with Visual Communication Design contents prepared for related individuals and organisations.
15. P15 S/he shares developments and data related to Visual Communication Design with specialists and non-specialists
16. P16 S/he acts in Visual Communication Design projects in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical norms.

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