The course is included in these curricula and study modules

The course takes place in period

  • 1 (2023-08-01 to 2023-10-22)
  • 2 (2023-10-23 to 2023-12-31)

Level/category

Extension studies

Teaching language

Swedish

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

3

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

A. CREATIVITY
B. CONCEPTUAL AND CRAFT COMPETENCE within the field of Film and Media

Learning outcomes

Knowledge
- You have insights and knowledge in research for scripts and script production for different genres.

Skill
- You master the key concepts in scriptwriting.
- You can apply the key concepts in your own writing for different genres.

Approach
-You adapt your creative business to given circumstances.
-You adapt your creativity to achieve common goals in a group.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Scriptwriting for fiction

Recommended or required reading

Choose one of the following titles:

Fredrik Lindqvist (2009): Att Skriva Filmmanus
Stockholm, Adastra Media

McKee, Robert (1999) Story - Substance, structure, style, and the principles of Screenwriting.
London: Methuen.

Rib Davis (1998): Writing Dialogue For Scripts
London, A & C Black

Study activities

  • Lectures - 40 hours
  • Project- and production work/artistic activities - 95 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 135 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Multiform education

Assessment requirements

For examination the student is required to pass the following:
Examination 1 Submitted and adapted script for short film
Examination 2: 80% participation and participation in all assignments of the course:
Writing exercise 1&2, Research exercise 1&2, Script version 1&2

Teacher

  • Lindfors Kauko
  • Nordström Fred
  • Nordström Robert
  • Nåls Jan

Examiner

Nåls Jan

Group size

No limit (8 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

The timetable of the course

Se ARBS

Course enrolment period

2023-08-10 to 2023-09-06

Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2023-09-06 13:15 - 16:00 A312 Manusproduktion Nåls Jan
2023-09-20 13:15 - 16:00 A309 Manusproduktion Nåls Jan
2023-09-27 09:15 - 12:00 A312 Manusproduktion Nåls Jan
2023-10-03 13:15 - 16:00 A312 Manusproduktion Nåls Jan
2023-10-05 10:00 - 13:00 A312 Manusproduktion Nåls Jan
2023-10-16 11:00 - 16:00 B327 Manusproduktion Nåls Jan
2023-10-17 10:00 - 16:00 B327 Manusproduktion Nåls Jan
2023-11-15 13:15 - 16:00 A312 Manusproduktion Nåls Jan
2023-11-15 16:00 - 18:00 A312 Manusproduktion Nåls Jan

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