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Institution

Leeds Beckett University

Currency

€

Program Level

MA

Program

Screenwriting: Feature Film and Continuing Series

Summary

This vocational course will enable you to develop your creative screenwriting practice. It will emphasise the formulation of new ideas through provocation, stimulation, and inspiration. You’ll develop a portfolio of work in preparation for a career in screenwriting, possibly using the skills you have learned in an associated role.

As part of this course, you’ll:

• Gain a thorough grounding in the key concepts and concerns of screenwriting for a range of screen media
• Learn through lectures, seminars, tutorials, talks, discussions and screenings
• Be supported as you work on self-directed projects and writing exercises
• Explore your creative potential and test your ideas across a range of platforms including film and television 
• Develop an understanding and appreciation of the impact of new technologies on the industry
• Explore a wide range of ideas from industry which will inform and inspire your development as a writer
• Study the history, context, and application of various forms of screenwriting to develop a sophisticated understanding of genre conventions and how to use them

Your final project

You’ll be paired with a mentor for your final project. The project will replicate professional practice as you develop a script in response to feedback and industry trends.

Develop your voice

Throughout your course, you’ll work to develop your voice as a writer. You’ll be supported at all stages of your creative process by staff with valuable industry experience as you plan, prepare, and write for screen. Tutors will give you constructive feedback on your work in tutorials and seminars, and collaborative feedback from your fellow screenwriting students will help shape your ideas. You’ll become an expert in generating original and innovative ideas, and you’ll be confident pitching to industry professionals and responding to feedback. 

Practise promoting yourself

The Writing for an Industry Context module will help you think about how to promote yourself as a freelance writer in the creative industries. On this module, you’ll practise operating in this context by contributing to the organisation and development of a conference event. 

Tuition Fees

17900.00

Duration

Year

Application Fee

0.00

Living Costs

0.00

CertificateName

MA Screenwriting: Feature Film and Continuing Series

Intake

September

Month Length

6

Year Length

1

Program Length

1 years and 6 months

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