At the completion of this subject, students are expected to be able to:
a. Write a clear and concise industry standard, script development proposal that engages the reader and maps out an achievable work plan for the semester.
b. Engage critically and creatively with their own work and the work of their colleagues.
c. Investigate a variety of strategies in order to develop the visual and structural aspects of their screenplay.
d. Understand how the production process and performance may change the written text.
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