Course Title:
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Scriptwriting
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College:
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College SA
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School:
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Writing Studies
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Programme Type:
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College SA Programme
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Partner Institute:
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Not Applicable
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Award Type:
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Certificate
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Award Issued by:
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College SA
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SAQA NQF Level:
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Not Applicable |
Membership:
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Not Applicable
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Course Duration:
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11-15 months
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Entrance Criteria:
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Basic literacy skills and a passion for writing
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Fees:
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Click Here to request the Course Fee
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WHAT IS SCRIPTWRITING?
A SCRIPTWRITER is someone who writes scripts for plays, movies and radio or television broadcasts. What it basically entails is that they decide on a specific storyline and then choose specific settings, characters and plots to lead up to the script. Scriptwriting is therefore a highly creative job and people who decide to pursue a career in this field need to be confident that they can create fresh ideas and keep audiences entertained.
Scriptwriting can be a difficult market for beginners, but it can also be the highest paid. Once you properly understand the scriptwriting process and presentation techniques, you will find the market rather less difficult than you first thought. The opportunities in this field are vast, so if you have a creative mind and fresh ideas, this could be your calling!
COURSE STRUCTURE SUMMARY
- Tactics for Winning – orientation and motivation for learners
- Scriptwriting steps
- Writing for radio
- Writing for television
- Telemovies
- The feature film
ASSESSMENT AND AWARD
Once you have successfully completed the necessary assignments prescribed by the Learning Group, you will be awarded a Certificate in Scriptwriting.
WHY SHOULD I STUDY SCRIPTWRITING?
As this genre of writing is so diverse, it means that there are many different areas a scriptwriter could specialise in, and there is always a huge demand for competent writers in this field. There are, for instance, playwrights, where scripts are written with the purpose of presenting a play with different scenes on stage, whilst movie scripts are aimed at the film industry, and it makes use of various other techniques to keep audiences interested.
On the other hand, one could even be a scriptwriter for a television or radio advertisement, where you’ll be expected to create a short but catchy advertisement to sell a certain product or service. Television ads make use of setting, colour and interesting characters, as it is a visual display, whereas scripts for radio ads would focus more on elements such as sound and propaganda to keep their audiences’ attention.
IS THE SCRIPTWRITING COURSE THE RIGHT COURSE FOR YOU?
Do this quick and easy questionnaire to find out if the Scriptwriting course is the right course for you. Answer either YES or NO.
1. Do you have a passion for writing and working with language?
2. Do you consider yourself to be a creative and innovative thinker?
3. Are you interested in pursuing a career in scriptwriting?
4. Are you looking to develop your writing and language usage skills?
5. Do you want to write scripts for plays, movies, television dramas or radio advertisements?
6. Do you want to receive specialist training in scriptwriting?
7. Are you interested in learning more about what appeals to different audiences?
8. Are you naturally attuned to language and creative writing?
If you answered YES to more than five of these questions, then the Scriptwriting course is the RIGHT course for you. We recommend that you register for this course right away!
Call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to take the next step.
If you did not answer YES to more than five of the questions, then perhaps you should consider one of our other courses or fill in the Form at the bottom of this page and we will contact you. Alternatively, call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to speak to one of our friendly Student Registrars and they can help you determine which is the right course for you.
OTHER COURSES YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN:
- Comprehensive Writing Diploma
- Certificate in Effective Business English
- Certificate in English Language Skills
- Certificate in Poetry Writing
- Certificate in Romantic Fiction Writing
- Certificate in Writing a Novel
- Certificate in Writing for Children
- Certificate in Writing Saleable Articles
- Certificate in Writing Short Stories
Call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to find out how you can register for one of these courses.
COURSE STRUCTURE: DETAILED OUTCOMES
Tactics for Winning – orientation and motivation for learners
Scriptwriting steps:
- Outline
- Treatment
- Rough draft
- Polished second draft
- Formatting your script
- Shooting script
Writing for radio:
- Interviews
- Radio plays
- Dialogue
- Characterization
- Radio news
- Marketing
Writing for television:
- Structure
- Subplots
- Half hour serials
- Dialogue
- Layouts
- Glossary of terms
- Formats
- Telemovies:
- Sitcoms
- Soaps
- Stage
- Markets
The feature film:
- Beginning
- Act one
- Act two
- Act three
- Re-writes
- Agents
INTERESTED? WANT TO FIND OUT MORE?
If you would like to find out more about the Scriptwriting Qualification, fill in this short Form and then one of our friendly Student Registrars will respond to your questions and provide you with all the information you need.
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