Course
| code | MD325 |
| credit_hours | 3 |
| title | Storytelling |
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| prequisites | MD312 ,MD313 |
| credit hours | 3 |
| Description/Outcomes | rnThis course covers basic narrative and screenwriting techniques related to form and content. Primary emphasis will be upon the principles of story design in writing for film and television, including the way meaning is structured and perceived in the screen image. Throughout this course you will progress toward the completion of a short script, which you can enlarge/build upon in subsequent work. Put basics for students that looking to have a future in working in Television as producers, directors, editors, and other crew personnel.rn |
| arabic Description/Outcomes | |
| objectives | upon completion of this course, students should be able to: rn1. Identify fundamentals of dramatic criteria, using them as tools to develop story ideas. rn2. Understand the preparatory work that precedes the writing of a script, and appreciate the demands on one’s time and the level of creativity that it takes to develop a story “well†told. rn3. Demonstrate critical insight as to your own and fellow student’s scripts in terms of basic formatting, dialogue, exposition and scene construction. rn4. Explore the requisites involved in reâ€writing. rn5. Complete a short screenplay, or animated short script, suitable for development as a later project or possible student thesis. rn6. Express familiarity with basic industry terms and challenges associated with the business of screenwriting and script development.rn7. To enter the entertainment industry with the necessary skills to compete and succeed in a highly competitive field. rn8. To be equipped to work in feature film, broadcast television, corporate video, industrial video, mobile and Internet video. rn |
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| ref. books | -Hartley, J. & McWilliam, K. (2009). Digital storytelling around the world. Wiley-Blackwell. rn-Rosenthal-Tolisano, S. (2008). How to guide: Digital storytelling tools for educators.rn |
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| textbook | -McKee, R. (1997), "Story: Substance, Structure, Style and The Principles of Screenwriting," It Books, 1st edition.rnrn-Rubin, M. (2008), "Digital Video Book," The (2nd Edition), Peachpit Press, 2nd edition. rnrn |
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Course Content
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| 1 |
Introduction to the craft of Storytelling & Screenwriting:
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| 2 |
Characteristics of a good story
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| 3 |
Web 2.0 Storytelling: Emergence of a New Genre
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How storytelling can be instructional?
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storytelling frameworks and models
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| 6 |
Designing and utilizing digital storytelling within instructional contexts
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| 7 |
7th week exam
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| 8 |
Designing and utilizing digital storytelling (continued )
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| 9 |
Basic Screenplay Structure
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| 10 |
the Elements of story : Setting, Genre, and Meaning in the Screen Image
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| 11 |
The Principles of Story Design
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| 12 |
12th week exam
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Basic Scene Construction
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The writer at work
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storytelling techniques
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| 16 |
Final project
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