Overview The Foundations of Screen Storytelling introduces students to the fundamentals of screen storytelling. This unit may be taken as part of the Bachelor of Screen Production or as an audit unit for those looking to upskill their screen storytelling and analysis. Over the last century the screen has transformed the way we tell stories. Since its inception in 1800s the screen medium has adapted to consumer needs and formats. The unit provides students with an important overview of storytelling through image, sound, design, direction, editing and performance. Students will learn to analyse and evaluate screen ‘works’ in regard to the various creative contributions (direction, scripting, cinematography, design, performance, sound, and editing). This foundational unit provides a common, shared language for analysis and evaluation of screen excerpts that students will encounter in the various discipline-specific units they would study ongoing in the Bachelor of Screen Production course. Who is this for? This is for students who have an interest in screen storytelling or for those looking at undertaking some professional development in the area. This could include: • Industry workers in film/television including performers • Professionals in marketing, sales, entrepreneurs or even HR. This unit is also for students looking at commencing the Bachelor of Screen Production in 2021 and wanting to get a head start. Learning Outcomes • Appreciate and articulate the various elements that contribute to the impact of a screen production on the audience • Analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of a screen production’s various elements in relation to its narrative intentions • Demonstrate understanding of storytelling using various framing, lighting and sequencing of images, combined with meaningful use of various sound elements • Identify various sub-textual elements that generate shared meanings made between storytellers and their audiences School of Creative and Performing Arts CRICOS Provider Code: 02664K ABN 50 360 319 774 Delivery Mode: Online* Commencement: Week of 7th September, 2020 Cost: See Financial Information at excelsia.edu.au Course Duration: 13 Weeks Foundations of Screen Storytelling Part of the Bachelor of Screen Production Unique Online Delivery for limited time * Usual delivery face to face
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OverviewThe Foundations of Screen Storytelling introduces students to the fundamentals of screen storytelling. This unit may be taken as part of the Bachelor of Screen Production or as an audit unit for those looking to upskill their screen storytelling and analysis.
Over the last century the screen has transformed the way we tell stories. Since its inception in 1800s the screen medium has adapted to consumer needs and formats. The unit provides students with an important overview of storytelling through image, sound, design, direction, editing and performance. Students will learn to analyse and evaluate screen ‘works’ in regard to the various creative contributions (direction, scripting, cinematography, design, performance, sound, and editing). This foundational unit provides a common, shared language for analysis and evaluation of screen excerpts that students will encounter in the various discipline-specific units they would study ongoing in the Bachelor of Screen Production course.
Who is this for?This is for students who have an interest in screen storytelling or for those looking at undertaking some professional development in the area. This could include:
• Industry workers in film/television including performers
• Professionals in marketing, sales, entrepreneurs or even HR.
This unit is also for students looking at commencing the Bachelor of Screen Production in 2021 and wanting to get a head start.
Learning Outcomes• Appreciate and articulate the various elements that
contribute to the impact of a screen production on the audience
• Analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of a screen production’s various elements in relation to its narrative intentions
• Demonstrate understanding of storytelling using various framing, lighting and sequencing of images, combined with meaningful use of various sound elements
• Identify various sub-textual elements that generate shared meanings made between storytellers and their audiences
School of Creative and Performing Arts CRICOS Provider Code: 02664KABN 50 360 319 774
Delivery Mode: Online*Commencement: Week of 7th September, 2020Cost: See Financial Information at excelsia.edu.auCourse Duration: 13 Weeks
Foundations of
Screen Storytelling Part of the Bachelor of Screen Production
About the Bachelor of Screen ProductionDelivery: By Excelsia College and Sydney Film School, at the two campuses (Macquarie Park and Waterloo)
The program accredited and qualifications provided by Excelsia College.
Excelsia College is proud to be partnering with one of the world’s top film schools, Sydney Film School, to deliver Australia’s newest film degree the Bachelor of Screen Production. The degree offers a unique model of training aspiring students to create rich and meaningful filmmaking with International Award-Winning Lecturers and Mentors. The Bachelor of Screen Production has been designed to teach, equip and train students to be industry ready and networked once graduated. Potential future roles include (and not limited to):
• Director • Producer • Sound Recordist• Cinematographer • Production Designer • Technical practitioners• Editor • Screenwriter • Active generators of creative screen work
Learn more about the course at excelsia.edu.au/courses/screen-production
Dr Mark Seton currently teaches into the Film Project and Video Production units in the School of Creative and Performing Arts at Excelsia College. He has previously lectured in performing arts and media arts theory and practice at the Australian Film TV and Radio School (AFTRS) and was also its Dean of Education from 2010 to 2011. Prior to this, Dr Seton has worked variously as an editor, production manager, director, writer and producer in film and video production for over 20 years.
Registration DetailsFoundations of Screen StorytellingFinal Payment Date: 31 August, 2020 Final Withdrawal Date without Financial Penalty: 31 August, 2020
Please send your completed registration form to: [email protected] Upon receipt you with be issued a tax invoice with payment details and a receipt when payment is made.
For enquiries, please contact [email protected] or phone (02) 9819 8837.
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Cancellation PolicyExcelsia College reserves the right to cancel the PD unit in the event of insufficient numbers, presenter illness and/or due to unforeseen events outside the control of the College. In the event this occurs, attendees will be notified and will receive a full refund.
Attendees are required to finalise their payment by the due date. Attendees may withdraw from the PD no later than one week before the commencement of the PD. While it is acknowledged that life circumstances can unexpectedly prevent people attending, there is no provision for a refund after 31 August, 2020. Attendees wishing to withdraw from the PD must put this request in writing, and submit by email to [email protected]
How to ApplyApplications vary on the type of enrolment a student would undertake:
1. Full Bachelor of Screen Production Enrolment Please contact our Student Advisor on 9819 8811 or complete
the applicaton. Please review the entry requirements at excelsia.edu.au/courses/screen-production/
2. Single Audit unit (Professional Development) Complete the application form at the end the flyer. Fill out the
fields and send to [email protected]. If you have any questions please contact us on 9819 8837.
Foundations of Screen Storytelling PresenterDr Mark Seton Adjunct Lecturer
