COURSE SUMMARYStudy mode: Blended Learning | Location: Pinewood Studios | Duration: 1 Year | Start Date: September/October 2018SEMESTER 1Module 1 – Research Techniques & DissertationModule 2 – Professional, Collaborative & Entrepreneurial SkillsModule 3 – Narrative Techniques for ScreenwritingModule 4 – Script Development: HETV PilotModule 5 – Script Development: Feature FilmExample module content
Script evolution through the years
Essential reading material
Finding your own style
Genre & Theme
Initial Idea
Loglines, Taglines & Synopses
Earning Money as Readers
Development Executives
Analyse Other People’s Scripts
Structure, Learning andassessment
12 months
London
£12500
MORE INFORMATIONTheMA Screenwritingwill be entirely based at the world famousPinewood Studios, home of Bond and Star Wars and is made up of three distinct elements:
During the first term, which runs from September to December, you will learningcore principles of screenwritingandkey roles in the film industry, and how these apply to enhance the potential and generalproduction valuesof each individual project.
During the second term, which runs from January to May, you will work withindustry expertsto develop morefocused skillson thepractical duties involvedin the development of a complete, one-of- a-kind feature film script or series bible. You will also developpersonal entrepreneurial skillsto understand about the different working options for screenwriters and how to utilise them in aprofessional environment.You will also learn how to effectively submit the material toindustry professionals including producers, directors and sources of finance, and what is expected from you at a professional level.
“This course was an amazing opportunity for learning”
In the third term at Creative Media Skills, which runs from May until September, you will work bothpersonally and collaboratively to produce the final draftfor the feature film or series bible presented in previous terms, or a dissertation on a chosen subject.
“At this moment in time, the Creative Industries and particularly theFilm Industry is bigger and better than it has ever been, however there are stillhuge skills shortages. It is therefore of the utmost importance to focus on thefuture generation of filmmakers,cultivating new talentand ensuring the industry is open to a wide anddiversepool of people across the UK and Internationally.”
Andrew Smith, Director of Corporate Affairs, Pinewood Studios.
This MA isentirely industry led; you will meet and learn from some of the most recognised andactively working screen writers, scriptdoctorsand producers.This willenable you to focus on bothbuilding contacts and learningcutting-edgetechniques. This MA will provide you with a practical understanding of the production ofindustry-approved skills, as well ascreating pathways intothe industry.
The UK film industry currently contributes£7.7bn to the economy(ref 1), currentlyemploying 80,000people with over30,000 new opportunitiesover the next few years(ref 2).
MA courses will welcomeexclusive groups of 18 students max. to ensure valuable contact time with tutors
Since incorporation in 2012 Creative Media Skills have trained crew members who have worked on many of the major international blockbuster films and high-end TV productions made in the UK such as:Star Wars The Force awakens, Rogue 1, Spectre, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find them, Game of Thrones, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Jurassic World 2, Star Wars the Last Jedi, Marco Polo, Outlander, Jason Bourne, Pan, Wonder Woman, Ready Player One, King Arthur legend of the Sword, Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy,Poldark, The Queen Doctor Dolittle, Mary Poppins, Solo a Star Wars Storyto name only a few.
Places are limited and subject to validation.
WHO IS THIS FOR?Duration:One year full-timeTerm dates:Please see full term and graduation dates for 2018/19 and 2019/20hereCourse leaders and key speakers:Each term is led by a combination of course leaders and key speakers from our line up of industry experts.These industry experts are all keen to ‘up skill’ the new generation, and most importantly to sustain what makes the UK such a desirable place to film, our World Class crew and their standards and traditions. Ourconstantly growing bank of tutors have worked with legendary directors such as Lean, Spielberg, Fellini, Kubrick to name a few, and their knowledge is unsurpassed.Finance:Full student loans available subject to eligibilityStructure:3 semesters of 12 weeks |2 full–eight hour days per week ofclassroom study and independent learning hours.Travel and accommodation:Studentaccommodationlocally is available along with campus facilities for those travelling from central London there are various means of travel available including shuttles.Campus Facilities:There are a number of campus facilities available to you when enrolled onto this course such as the student union, gym, libraries and more click here formore detailsInterview required:YesWe welcome applications from mature students with non-standard qualifications and recognise all other equivalent and international qualificationsEntry criteriaYou should have the equivalent of aBritish Honours degree(2:1 minimum) in a relevant subject.If you do not have any formal academic qualifications but do have experience in the industryand previous training in a relevant area, we will consider your application on an individual basis. We are very open to those who show relevant experience useful to the degree.We are happy to consider equivalent qualifications from anywhere in the world.If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent when you start the course is essential.Career Opportunities:Screenwriter / Script Editor / Script Reader
