Degree in Animation and VFX

Become a professional in 3D computer generated imagery, including special effects and 3D artwork. The Degree in Animation at La Salle Campus Barcelona is the first official undergraduate degree program in Catalonia.

Audiovisual Screenplay

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Description
In this module students will learn the entire pre-production process of writing a screenplay from idea to storyboard. The classes will be mostly practical workshops which will involve students writing an individual animated short film and part of a feature length animated film or series as a group. Students will receive feedback from the teacher and their peers. The classes will require high levels of participation as well as work outside of class.
Type Subject
Tercer - Obligatoria
Semester
First
Course
2
Credits
6.00

Titular Professors

Jaume Duran Castells
Professor
Gregory Black
Professor

Professors

Jaume Duran Castells
Gregory Black
Objectives

- Students will be apply their knowledge of audio-visual narrative and dramaturgy in creating their own stories.
- Students will learn the principle mechanisms and processes involved in creating a screenplay.
- Students will be capable of creating a screenplay based on narrative objectives.

Contents

1. Narrative analysis of short films
2. The pre-production process from idea to storyboard
3. Script format and script analysis
4. Action and dialogue
5. Review of classic structure
6. Closed structures
7. Sequences in script writing
8. Emotional intensity
9. Character Arcs
10. Pitching your screenplay

Methodology

The NCA is a new teaching methodology adapted by the university that promotes active education placing the student at the centre of the learning process. In this module students will give presentations, teach and respond to their peers, analyse films and take part in discussions. It will be a dynamic learning environment with an emphasis on student participation.

Evaluation

- Attendance and punctuality in compulsory classes, and participation in class presentations of screenplays [20% of the final mark].
- The completion and presentation of an individual screenplay for a short film [40%].
- The completion and presentation of a group screenplay [40%].
Screenplays must be uploaded to the classroom on eStudy. There are no exams or tests. If a student fails the course, a maximum mark of 5/10 may be obtained by recuperating in the second term.

Basic Bibliography

CARRIÈRE, J. C. i BONITZER, P. Práctica del guión cinematográfico. Barcelona: Paidós, 1991.
CHION, M. Cómo se escribe un guión. Madrid: Cátedra, 2000.
DURAN, J. La ficció cinematogràfica, avui. Barcelona: Publicacions i Edicions de la Universitat de Barcelona, 2011.
FIELD, S. El libro del guión. Fundamentos de la escritura de guiones. Madrid: Plot, 1994.
LAVANDIER, Y. La dramaturgia. Los mecanismos del relato: cine, teatro, ópera, radio, televisión, cómic. Madrid: Ediciones Internacionales Universitarias, 2003.
McKEE, R. El guión. Sustancia, estructura, estilo y principios de la estructura de guiones. Barcelona: Alba, 2002.
VALE, E. Técnicas del guión para cine y televisión. Barcelona: Gedisa, 1985.