Subject Leader, English & History

Screenwriting - UH-000484

The University of Huddersfield seeks and encourages applicants from a range of backgrounds in order to widen participation, improve access, and apply the principles of equal opportunities.  We provide support for applicants who require additional assistance in order to select the right course of study, and make a successful transition to studying at University. We encourage local, national and international applications.
Further information for International Students can be found on:
<a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/international">http://www.hud.ac.uk/international</a>
The University provides opportunities for the accreditation of prior learning (APL) as stated at the following link:  <a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/awards-taught/section-c/">https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/awards-taught/section-c/</a>
Further information related to the School APL process can be found on the School pages in the VLE.
The University’s general minimum entry requirements are specified in the ‘Regulations for Awards which can be found here:
<a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/">https://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/</a>  
Every person who applies for this course and meets the minimum entry requirement – regardless of any disability – will be given the same opportunity in the selection process.  General advice and information regarding disability and the support the University can give can be found by contacting student services as follows:
Telephone: 01484 472675
Email: disability@hud.ac.uk
Further information is available at their website at:
<a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/disability-services/">http://www.hud.ac.uk/disability-services/</a>       
However, the specific entry requirements and admission criteria for this course are detailed below.
 
<ul>
<li>BBB at A Level</li>
</ul>
or
<ul>
<li>120-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications</li>
</ul>
or
<ul>
<li>120-104 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications</li>
</ul>
or
<ul>
<li>DDM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma</li>
</ul>
or
<ul>
<li>Pass Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above.</li>
</ul>
Mature students and those with non-standard qualifications will be expected to demonstrate the potential for successfully completing degree level work. This will normally take the form of an appropriate Access or similar qualification but exceptionally students will be permitted to enter the course because they can convince admissions tutors of their capacity for advanced study. This will normally be achieved through an interview and submission of a piece of written work.
In admitting students to the course, as in other respects, the course will conform to the University’s equal opportunities policy.

UH-000484 - Screenwriting

Foundation Compulsory

Foundation Core

Foundation Optional

Foundation Level

Intermediate Core

Intermediate Compulsory

Intermediate Optional

Intermediate Level

Honours Compulsory

Honours Core

Honours Optional

Honours Level

Sandwich Year Out Optional

Sandwich Year Out

Structure

Diploma of Higher Education

Certificate of Higher Education

Bachelor of Arts

write scripts to industry standard with a distinctive style and voice.

employ advanced problem solving, planning, and management skills.

think critically and develop a reasoned argument to support their views.

employ a broad range of sophisticated and effective written and oral communication skills in a variety of contexts and for different audiences.

have detailed knowledge of how film/television/media organisations operate, and how the role of the scriptwriter is positioned within them.

work independently and/or in collaboration with others on projects of different kinds, while applying self-direction and self-evaluation skills to their own contribution.

assess and debate the merits of competing theories.

exercise initiative, creativity, sound judgement, and resilience.

understand the concepts, modes of analysis and theoretical approaches that underpin the study of media such as film and television, as well as being able to articulate their value and importance.

exercise editorial judgement in relation to their own work and that of their collaborators.

demonstrate creativity, originality, and versatility in writing scripts that are appropriate to the brief and that are delivered on schedule.

have a critically informed and self-reflexive knowledge of key aspects of screenwriting and scriptwriting.

position and pitch their screenwriting work in relation to the conventions of genre and the demands of film/television/media industries.

additionally, students will have had the option to develop their creative writing skills across a range of other non-screen-based genres.

have acquired a wide-ranging awareness of the main genres of literature, film, television, and/or other media.

exercise highly effective time-, resource-, project-, and personal management skills.

critically reflect on graduate level career opportunities, and adapt their personal development strategies accordingly.

students who have done a sandwich year option will demonstrate an advanced ability to make mature choices in career and personal development.

UH-000484

This course specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the Programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.  More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each module can be found in the study module guide and course handbook.  The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed by the University and may be checked by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.
 
The outcome of the most recent institutional audit can be found at:
<a href="https://www.qaa.ac.uk/reviewing-higher-education/quality-assurance-reports/University-of-Huddersfield">https://www.qaa.ac.uk/reviewing-higher-education/quality-assurance-reports/University-of-Huddersfield</a>

Course Level
At course level support is provided by:
Personal Tutor
 The University has implemented a personal tutor system for full time undergraduate students.  This system aims to both improve the student experience of learning and teaching, and increase student retention and achievement rates.  Specifically personal tutors:
<ul>
<li>Provide a personal contact for the student within the University and the School.</li>
<li>Act as a liaison between the student and course leaders to seek any improvements required</li>
<li>Offer guidance, assistance and support in managing the students’ academic experience</li>
<li>Recognise when the problems presented are beyond the personal tutors’ competence and seek guidance and support for the student through the University and/or School referral processes.</li>
<li>Work with students to review and reflect upon their own progress and if necessary on ways to improve it.</li>
<li>Take part in supportive training events.</li>
</ul>
Where personal tutor arrangements do not apply, the first point of contact for students is the Student Hub.
Module Leader
The module leader is responsible for teaching, learning and assessment of the modules within this course.
Course Leader
The course leader is responsible for the entire quality assurance arrangements for the course.
Joint Honours Tutor
The joint honours tutor is responsible for overseeing the courses co-taught with other areas. S/He will establish a relationship with joint honours students during induction week, will maintain regular contact, be a point of contact for students and will take responsibility in matters concerning joint courses.