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IPLUSO 22269

Writing for Film and Television

Audiovisual Content Production
  • ApresentaçãoPresentation
    In this UC the student will learn the technical forms of writing for different formats, namely film and television scripts. Active observation and its translation into words and exploration with stimuli are part of the writing process as the basis and support of a film.
  • ProgramaProgramme
    Development of creative processes using practical tools designed to organise and bring ideas to life. Writing serves as the foundation and supporting structure of the film, aiming to expand the potential of descriptive language through exercises that broaden visual and auditory abilities.  Carrying out dynamic word exercises through guided narrative journeys with varied themes. Active and sensory observation is encouraged, exploring stimuli conveyed through words.  Analysis of the principles of screenwriting, its format and the narrative techniques underpinning it, with practical training in writing screenplays.  Character development, Director's Statement, Logline, Storyline, Descriptive Synopsis and Commercial Synopsis.  Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
  • ObjectivosObjectives
    Develop creative practices to materialize ideas through mental organization and textual production. Test ways to expand the written word and build small narratives of different styles and genres. Create short stories based on visual prompts and creative challenges.  Identify the narrative potential of images from viewing film excerpts. Explore and analyze universes of short and feature films and promote a critical sense. Learn and apply the basic principles of writing a screenplay.
  • BibliografiaBibliography
    DASHIEL HAMMET, O Falcão de Malta , Ed. Livros do Brasil, Coleção Vampiro, 2016 PARENT-ALTIER, Dominique, O argumento Cinematográfico, Ed. Texto e Grafia, 2012
  • MetodologiaMethodology
    This course unit follows a method of continuous, face-to-face assessment and aims to equip students with the knowledge required to write the various textual pieces that make up an audiovisual writing portfolio. The prompts are varied and include mind maps, photographs, stills, text fragments, film clips and literary works from which to adapt excerpts. 
  • LínguaLanguage
    Português
  • TipoType
    Semestral
  • ECTS
    6
  • NaturezaNature
    Mandatory
  • EstágioInternship
    Não