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The MA Scriptwriting course at Bournemouth University is a comprehensive and practical program that equips students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the competitive world of scriptwriting. Taught by experienced industry professionals, the course covers all aspects of scriptwriting, from developing original ideas to honing your craft through workshops and feedback sessions. Students will also have access to state-of-the-art facilities and software, as well as opportunities to network with fellow students and industry professionals. The course is designed to help students develop their unique voice and style, while also gaining a deep understanding of the business side of scriptwriting, including how to pitch and sell their work. By the end of the program, students will have created a portfolio of original scripts that showcase their skills and creativity, ready for them to break into the industry.
The MA Scriptwriting course at Bournemouth University is designed for aspiring scriptwriters who want to develop their craft and make a successful career in the industry. The program is open to students from diverse backgrounds, including those with little or no prior experience in scriptwriting. Our experienced faculty will provide individualized attention and feedback to help students reach their full potential. In addition to rigorous coursework, students will also have access to various opportunities for networking and building industry connections. By the end of the program, students will be well-prepared to pursue a successful career in scriptwriting.
Bournemouth University is an ideal choice for aspiring scriptwriters due to its strong reputation for producing highly skilled professionals in the field. The university's location on the south coast of England provides easy access to a thriving creative industry, with many opportunities for students to connect with professional writers and producers. Bournemouth University also has a proven track record of producing successful alumni who have gone on to achieve great things in the scriptwriting world.
Develop your ideas from concept to industry-standard final draft, develop your voice, learn how to critique others' work, and make industry contacts to pitch for employment
See your scripts come to life and contribute to others' productions by working collaboratively with students across the framework.
This intense course allows you the opportunity to work both in teams and in addition to producing individual writing pieces.
Become a writer with a distinctive authorial voice with an industry-standard portfolio, writing in a range of formats and genres, and a robust attitude to collaboration and development
All of our teaching staff have worked on award-winning Film, Television, and multiplatform projects, and you will also benefit from regular industry guest speakers and alums.
The standard requirements for embarking upon a postgraduate taught degree are:
A bachelor's Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject or equivalent
20 hours per week
Scriptwriting Principles: Develop theoretical and practical knowledge and skills, to craft compelling and distinct narratives. You will progress your work through workshops and seminars, shaping your creative voice and vision. You'll develop short films for collaborative production in the second semester supported by storytelling principles. You'll also develop critical and constructive approaches to feedback to advance your work and your peers' work.
Storytelling: This unit aims to examine storytelling concepts across audio-visual formats, cultures, and production industries. You'll engage with practice research methodologies to critically engage with a diverse range of narrative forms and approaches.
Story Development: This unit focuses on the scriptwriting development process regarding the writer's role and the skills required to support and participate in creative collaboration. You'll choose a substantial scripted project to craft and shape into a range of industry development documents. These documents will then form the basis of your Media Production Master's Project.
Approaches to Industry: An introduction to critical skills and knowledge you'll need for employment in the media industries. An opportunity to develop your ambitions and strategies for entering the creative industries wherever you choose.
Media Production Masters Project: This unit allows you to utilize the scriptwriting skills, knowledge, and professional competence you've gained on this course to produce either a major scriptwriting project of your choice that is original and emerges from a development process or you can make a practice-based research artifact supported by a written analysis, or an individually or collaboratively written thesis.
IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing, speaking, listening, and reading, or equivalent.
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