Course: Basics of screenwriting 1

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Course title Basics of screenwriting 1
Course code KAAV/AN3ZS
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kocí Irena, MgA. Ph.D.
Course content
Movie genres - Basics of screenwriting, idea, topic, generally expressed idea, main idea, main problem - The process of work in the literary preparation of AV works: theme, treatment, synopsis - Basic conflict, the focus of the film story, linear narration, feeling, point - Linear storytelling, work progress - Aristotelian structure x three-stroke structure of a film script - Protagonist x antagonist

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecturing, Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming), Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book), Practice exercises, Teamwork
  • Participation in classes - 12 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Basic knowledge of general education subjects.
Basic knowledge of general education subjects.
learning outcomes
The student has knowledge of how the various literary stages of the script and what happens during them. They will learn to build a short story with a point, they will master linear storytelling.
The student has knowledge of how the various literary stages of the script and what happens during them. They will learn to build a short story with a point, they will master linear storytelling.
The student will learn about: - screenwriting techniques and strategies (theme, spot script, treatment, European vs. American scriptwriting standards) - the laws of creating a dramatic character (S. Field, L. Egri) - basic recommendations for writing dialogue - dramaturgical theories (three-act narrative, beat theory, Aristotelian structure) - familiarise themselves with the form and style of texts: author's exposition, synopsis, annotation
The student will learn about: - screenwriting techniques and strategies (theme, spot script, treatment, European vs. American scriptwriting standards) - the laws of creating a dramatic character (S. Field, L. Egri) - basic recommendations for writing dialogue - dramaturgical theories (three-act narrative, beat theory, Aristotelian structure) - familiarise themselves with the form and style of texts: author's exposition, synopsis, annotation
Skills
The student can: - analyze an AV work and correctly apply the theory of narrative structure - use professional terminology - use screenwriting software - write a proper exposition, synopsis, annotation, reflection
The student can: - analyze an AV work and correctly apply the theory of narrative structure - use professional terminology - use screenwriting software - write a proper exposition, synopsis, annotation, reflection
teaching methods
Knowledge
Teamwork
Teamwork
Lecturing
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Lecturing
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
assessment methods
Written examination
Analysis of the student's performance
Analysis of the student's performance
Systematic observation of the student
Systematic observation of the student
Analysis of seminar paper
Analysis of seminar paper
Written examination
Analysis of a work of art
Analysis of a work of art
Recommended literature
  • Bazin, André. Co je to film. Praha : ČSFÚ, 1979.
  • Carriere, Jean-Claude. Vyprávět příběh. Praha : NFA, 1995. ISBN 80-7004-081-5.
  • Cigánek, Jan. Vybrané kapitoly ze světové literatury. Praha : SPN, 1982.
  • Císař, Jan. Základy dramaturgie. Praha : SPN, 1986.
  • Drvota, Mojmír. Základní složky filmu. Praha : NFA, 1994. ISBN 59-014-94.
  • Field Syd. Jak napsat dobrý scénař, alebo v angl jazyku: Screenplay.
  • Fleischer, Jan. To by mohl být film. 1. vyd. V Praze : Akademie múzických umění ; Zlín : Archa, 2009. ISBN 978-80-901926-4-5.
  • Mathausová, Milena. 12 pádů scénáristiky. Praha : Victoria Publishing, 1996. ISBN 80-7187-071-4.


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