EN5106 Writing for Performance 2

Academic year

2023 to 2024 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

60

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Available only to students on MLitt /MFA in Playwriting and Screenwriting

Planned timetable

To be arranged

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Mrs J Mannion

Mrs J Mannion
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Zinnie Harris, Jillian Mannion

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

The module is designed to consolidate playwriting skills gained in Writing for Performance 1 (EN5105) and to introduce writing for the radio and for the screen. Seminars continue to build on both the technical aspects of writing a play or screenplay such as dialogue, characterization, image structure, and dramatic action. Additionally, metaphor, the individual voice of the playwright / screenwriter and the ambition and reach of the contemporary play or film in the wider context are all discussed and explored using core texts and secondary reading. Dramaturgy sessions allow students' work to be read aloud, explored, developed, and experienced in a group setting.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST TAKE EN5105

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100% ( Radio play of 15 mins (around 3000 words) with accompanying reflective commentary (1000 words), a 2000 word synopsis and a screenplay of 30 minutes (around 4000-6000 words). )”

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2 hours of seminars (X11 weeks), 2 hours of dramaturgy (X11 weeks), 4 consultation hours (on average as required) over the semester.

Scheduled learning hours

142

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

541

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.