TOD105 Adaptation and script writing

Emnekode: 
TOD105
Varighet: 
1 semester
Studiepoeng: 
15
Studienivå: 
Bachelor (grunnivå)
Undervisningssemester: 
2017 Haust
Emnenavn på engelsk: 
Adaptation and script writing
Eksamenssemester: 
2017 Haust
Undervisningsspråk: 
Engelsk
Krav til forkunnskapar

The students must have completed 60 ECTS in Theatre and Drama or other relevant education before taking this course. A sufficient mastery of the English language to participate in dialogue based lecturing is required. Admission will be based on study programs where 10 places are reserved for theatre students and 10 places are reserved for qualified students from the exchange programs. If there are open places in this course they are open to other qualified students.

Om emnet

Writing scripts for different media is a growing industry, and this course focuses on different ways of writing scripts. The students will work on:

  • Idea development and synopsis.
  • Constructing characters and plot.
  • Dramaturgy and adaptation.
  • Writing dialogue.
Læringsutbytte

In accordance with the National Qualifications Framework the student will achieve the following learning outcomes after completing the course:

Kunnskapar

The student

  • has basic knowledge of selected theories of adaptation and dramaturgy.
  • has knowledge of key processes within script writing for film and stage.
Ferdigheiter

The student

  • can apply knowledge of the script writing process to write short scripts for both stage and screen.
  • can apply knowledge of adaptation to writing an adaptation.
Generell kompetanse

The student

  • can participate in debates on adaptations and scripts.
Praktisk organisering og arbeidsmåtar

a) The course is organized in 6 sessions of 2 days with written work to be handed in between the sessions.

b) The classes will consist of a variety of teaching methods, both in groups and individually:

  • seminars and workshops.
  • net lectures.
  • script readings.
  • film viewings.
  • 5 plays in 5 days - challenge.
  • compulsory readings aloud for an external audience at House theatres.

The course will have a special focus on individual guidance to help the students in their script writing. 

Vilkår for å framstille seg til eksamen

a) Attendance
The course has compulsory attendance of an active and engaged character.
To qualify for the final exam the student has to have an attendance of a minimum of 80% in each of the 6 sessions.
See: Regulations governing studies and examinations at Volda University College, §7.3, on attendance/participation in teaching.

b) Course work

  • Three scripts with individual guidance (2500 words each).
Sensorordning

Grading will be done in accordance with the Regulations governing admission, studies and examinations at Volda University College.

Evaluering og kvalitetssikring

Emnet vert evaluert i samsvar med HVO sitt kvalitetssikringssystem.

Minimumstal: 
8
Maksimumstal: 
20
Emneansvarleg: 
Vibeke Preus
Emnet inngår i følgande studieprogram
  • Manusutvikling og stemmeskuespill
  • Teater og drama - bachelor
Assessment FormGroupingDurationGrading scaleProportionCommentSupport MaterialsScope
Mappeeksamen
Individuell
1 veke
A-F, der A er best og E er siste ståkarakter
100
The student chooses one of the three short scripts from the course works, which is evaluated and graded after the student has had time for revising.
All
2500-3500 words
Godkjent av: 
Aud Folkestad