Content and Production 1: Narration and Scriptwriting (5 cr)

Objective

The student is familiar with different forms and techniques of screenwriting. They know some principles of drama construction and apply them when creating stories. They understand the basics of storytelling, such as character, arc and conflict. The student is able to select appropriate perspectives and styles for different audiovisual projects and to use them in both factual and fictional storytelling. They can evaluate their own texts and work and give constructive feedback to others. They can integrate principles of social sustainable development, such as equality, diversity and environmental responsibility, into audiovisual narrative and themes.

Content

- forms and techniques of screenwriting
- script development based on feedback
- creating characters and writing dialogue
- fact-based scriptwriting
- teamwork skills and giving feedback
- principles of sustainable development in storytelling

Location and time

Katselut, keskustelut sekä lukupiirit järjestetään Arabian kampuksella. Itsenäinen kirjoittaminen vieköön jokaiselle inspiroivaan paikkaan.

Materials

Claes Andersson: Luova mieli; kirjoittamisen vimma ja vastus

Teaching methods

Kurssilla katsotaan ja analysoidaan elokuvia, kirjoitetaan vimmalla, keskustellaan, puidaan ja kommentoidaan. Analysoimme myös käsikirjoituksia ja alkuperäisteoksia, kuuntelemme ja harjoittelemme olennaisuuksien löytämistä. Kurssilla kirjoitetaan lyhyempiä kokonaisuuksia vaihdellen henkilöitä ja genrejä. Etsimme erilaisia kirjoitusmetodeja ja harjoittelemme kannustavassa yhteisössä toimimista. Tavoite on löytää jokaiselle sellainen kirjoitusaikataulu ja -tapa, jota voi hyödyntää työelämässä.

Student workload

Opintojakson op määrä on 5, eli 135 tuntia. Arkipäivien tulisi riittää tähän, mutta jokainen osallistuja toki määrittää omaa työaikaansa sillä, kuinka syvälle kirjoittamiseen sukeltaa tai kuinka pintapuolisesti sen tekee. Tavoite on tehdä paljon, mutta ei uuvuttaa itseään.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student participates in class and completes the assignments satisfactorily. They are acquainted with principles of drama construction and storytelling. The student knows how to choose points of view and styles. They can satisfactorily conceive and develop content for various audiovisual projects. They can work as part of a team.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student participates in class and completes assignments well. The student is acquainted with principles of drama construction and storytelling. The student will be able to choose the appropriate point of view and mode for their work. The student is able to conceive and develop content for different audiovisual projects. They can work both individually and as part of a group.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student actively participates in class and completes assignments excellently. They are acquainted with principles of drama construction and storytelling and use them in a versatile way. The student is able to vary the perspectives and styles of their work. The student will be able to conceive and develop content for various audiovisual projects. They will be able to work fluently both individually and as part of a team.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student participates in class and completes the assignments satisfactorily. They are acquainted with principles of drama construction and storytelling. The student knows how to choose points of view and styles. They can satisfactorily conceive and develop content for various audiovisual projects. They can work as part of a team.