University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Availability restrictions: Enrolment limited to those taking the Mlitt or MFA in Playwriting and Screenwriting

Planned timetable: Monday 4-6pm

Students will learn about the literary marketplace, and the roles of editors, publishers, agents and festival organisers. They will also be introduced to the effective gathering of information through IT resources, library materials, as well as such primary skills as proofreading and copy-editing.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: Two hours of taught seminar / practical class. Supervisions by arrangement twice a semester if students wish to pursue the practical option for their assignment.

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%


Re-assessment: N/A

Personnel

Module coordinator: Professor Z K Harris
Module teaching staff: Team taught
Module coordinator email zkh2@st-andrews.ac.uk

Intended learning outcomes

• Use conventional library resources and remote/electronic resources
• Demonstrate knowledge of rehearsal room practice and the aspects of dramaturgy / script editing that are relevant to a career writing for theatre and / or screen
• Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental strategies leading to submission of work to agents, theatres and film / tv production companies
• Understand how work is produced beyond the page in the industry, including how to work with a dramaturg / script editor, how to work with producers, directors, actors and publicists
• Understand and be aware of permissions and copyright. • Demonstrate a knowledge of basic procedures relating to the submission of proposals for radio broadcasting and the requirements of these media