 Script Analysis
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| Academic year: | 2006-2007 | | Course code module | EAFILM01A58130 | | Semester: | 1st semester | | Credits: | 4 | | Study load (hours) | 112 | | Theory (hours): | 30,00 | | Practice/Exercises(hours): | | | Other (hours): | | | Part-time program: | 1/2 | | Instructor(s) | Patrick Cattrysse
| | Language of instruction: | Dutch | | Semester exam information: | semester exam in January | | Contract restriction information: | exam and credit contract not possible |
1. Prerequisites
*Algemene competenties
No previous knowledge is required
*Sequentiality
2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes)
After this course, students know how to apply a specific terminology and methodology when writing or analysing scripts or stories. Students acquire a terminology that helps them to communicate about scripts and stories in a less subjective way.They also learn how to construct a (longer) dramatic story more efficiently through a number of steps: story idea, synopsis, treatment, step outline, screenplay.
3. Course content
This course offers a number of helping instruments to write ànd analyse screenplays.An important number of tools (e.g. act structure, suspense devices) were developed within the script profession. Others (e.g. narrative agency, focalisation) are borrowed from narratology.The course deals with the following topics: visual storytelling, basic dramatic components, narrative structures, character development, narrative devices.All concepts are illustrated with numerous film clips from over a hundred titles.
4. Teaching method
Direct contact: Lectures
5. Assessment method
Exam: Oral, with written preparationClosed bookOpen questions
6. Compulsory reading – study material
Notes + syllabus
7. Recommended reading - study material
Cattrysse, Patrick (2004³), Handboek Scenarioschrijven, Leuven, Garant
8. Tutoring
laatste aanpassing: last update: 01/12/2006 15:14 annick.debroey
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