Creative Storytelling (Scriptwriter) (Classroom and Synchronous E-Learning)
About This Course
This course focuses on the elements of storytelling and character psychology and cross-media and non-linear storytelling principles. Participants will also learn about the mechanisms and devices to convey time, events or emotions, audience engagement techniques, principles, and design of emotional maps of plots.
What You'll Learn
- Develop exciting themes with unique plots to engage the audience
- Enhance characters and plots to improve audience appeal
- Determine loose ends in the plots to make the storylines more robust
- Adapt narratives to meet different designs, technical and production requirements
- Experiment with different styles and techniques for audience excitement
- Leverage on techniques to create content that generates new experiences for audiences
- Liaise with the creative teams to facilitate the creative process and delivery of required outcomes for the audience
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