| Short Title: | Introduction to Media Writing |
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| Full Title: | Introduction to Media Writing |
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| Description: | To provide a basis in fundamental narrative theory, narrative identification, narrative development techniques and elementary script writing for broadcast media. |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
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| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to | - To understand the principle elements of grammar, fiction, non fiction and drama and their implementation in written, audio, visual and broadcast narratives
- To develop ideas and source material for non fiction, fiction, drama, audio, visual and broadcast narratives
- To outline, develop and write structured industry standard formatted scripts as used in audio visual media production and broadcast industry
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Module Content & Assessment| Content |
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Narrative Theory Reading and Grammar.
Elements of Fictional and Non Fictional Narrative.
Elements of Dramatic Narrative. Narrative Practice Idea and Source Material identification process.
Narrative development process.
Elements of Audio Visual Broadcast Narrative.
Script Writing, Formatting and Presentation.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 100% | | End of Semester Formal Examination | 0% |
| Coursework Breakdown |
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| Type | Description | Outcome addressed | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| No coursework |
IT Tallaght reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment Module Workload & Resources| This course has no full time workload. |
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| Resources |
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| Required Book Resources |
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- Caffery, P., The Writers Companion, Self published
- Strunk, W., (Jnr.) & White, E.B. 2000, The Elements of Style, 4th Edition, Allyn & Bacon/Longman
| | Recommended Book Resources |
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- Bloom, H., How to Read and Why, 2000 Ed., Fourth Estate
- Humphries, J. 2005, Lost For Words: The Mangling and Manipulation of the English Language, Hodder and Stoughton
- Orwell, G. 2004, Why I Write, Penguin Group
- Blundell, W.E. 1998, The Art and Craft of Feature Writing, Plume
- Stein, S. 1998, Solutions for Writers, Souvenir Press
- Aristotle 1997, Poetics: Translated by Malcolm Heath, Penguin Books
- Wenders, W. 1997, The Act of Seeing: Essays and Conversations, Faber and Faber
- Trottier, D. 2005, The Screenwriter's Bible: A Complete Guide to Writing, Formatting, and Selling Your Script, 4th Edition Ed., Silman-James Press
| | Other Resources |
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- Web site: http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/scriptsmart/Script Smart Script Formats
- Web site: http://www.screenwritersstore.co.ukVarious Film Scripts (excerpts)
- Various: Films / documentaries
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