Scriptwriting for Stage, Screen and Gaming - BA Hons (Lancaster University)

This programme places a strong emphasis on the relationship between intellectual enquiry, creative practice and professional projects. By developing a critical understanding of the world of film, television, theatre and gaming, you are better able to produce credible, professional and innovative products yourself. Here is an overview of the modules you will study by level, which consciously embrace critical and creative study in the context of professional practice. The modules are also designed to be student-centred. This allows you to develop your own professional and personal voice and relevant skills for industry:

Level 4 – 120 Credits

• CS101 Thinking and Making 20
• SCR401 Evolutions in Genre and Authorship 20
• SCR402 Story Design 20
• SCR403 Writing for Television and Theatre 20
• SCR404 Writing for Film and Gaming 20
• SCR405 Producers and Audiences 20

Level 5 – 120 Credits

• CS201 Research into Practice 20
• SCR501 Researching and Writing for Factual Programming 20
• SCR502 From Script to Screen 20
• SCR503 Adaptations for Stage and Screen 20
• SCR504 Promoting and Realising Your Ideas for Multi-Platform Media 20
• SCR505 From Script to Stage 20

Level 6 – 120 Credits

• CS301 Independent Research Project 20
• SCR601 Scriptwriting Major Project 40
• SCR602 Innovations in Scriptwriting 20
• SCR603 Skills for Industry: Script Editing and Supervision 20
• SCR604 Enterprise Development and Professional Practice 20