Narrative Design (Classroom and Synchronous E-Learning)
About This Course
This course focuses on writing a narrative script for film and television drama. Participants will learn to develop a story idea and write a script with commercial and/or artistic potential by identifying the theme of the story, developing creative plots and compelling characters. This course will also emphasise learning how to write evocative action and descriptors, create effective and appropriate dialogue, and a suitable pace for the story.
What You'll Learn
- Interpret creative briefs to understand creative styles to be adopted for narrative design
- Incorporate specific storytelling traditions to generate story ideas and create a narrative structure
- Create narratives that are engaging for the intended audience and appropriate for the content and target platforms
- Describe events and dialogue in response to dynamic changes of the characters, assets, or environments
- Align narratives to be consistent and congruent with the story world and the characters
- Refine narratives and dialogues as per feedback provided
Entry Requirements
- Minimum Age: 18
- Academic Requirement: Obtain Pass Grade in GCE O-Level subjects including at least B4 for English (or IELTS overall band score 6.5 and above or equivalent) and 2 other subjects or equivalent
- Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements may still apply and will be considered based on: At least 1 year working experience in any industry; and/or English language proficiency assessment (written and/or oral) by Singapore Media Academy to determine suitability for the course
- Applicants may be called for interview at the discretion of Singapore Media Academy