Subject 'Scriptwriting'

Name in Estonian: Stsenaristika

Year: 2017/2018 2018/2019 2019/2020 2020/2021 2021/2022

State code	ME.65.01
Study language	Estonian
Chair	Department of Media and Advertisement Design
Credit points	2 ECTS
Grading method	Distinctive

General description

• Overview of the basic concepts in dramaturgy and scriptwriting for film
• Introduction to the possible structural models of a scenario, to the character creation rules, and to the means for creating tension in the film
• Introduction to the scriptwriting software
• Exploring the specific nature of the short film and practicing writing a dramatic dialogue

Aim

The objective is to shape competency for writing and analysing film scripts.

Study outcome

Upon completion of the course, students will:
1. be able to analyse their work;
2. be able to justify dramaturgic decisions.

Is taught in following curricula

2019: 2272

2018: 2272

2017: 2272

2016: 2272

2015: 2272

2014: 2272 2272

2013: 2272