•   Forms and Genres 2M00FA90-3002 01.08.2021-31.12.2021  15 cr  (21MMA) +-
    Learning outcomes of the course unit
    The module gives a hands-on introduction to storytelling tradition to develop understanding of the centrality of a variety of genres to film, distribution and consumption. To develop a critical understanding of genre as a categorizing methodology within film studies. To develop a systematic understanding of genre and its relationship to audience expectation and reception of film material.
    Course contents
    The module covers ideating, conceptualizing, pitching, outlining and step-outlining story as well as developing character arch and making use of turning points, understanding screenplay structure composed of acts, sequences and scenes and using film and screenplay analysis as screenwriter’s tool.
    Assessment criteria
    Satisfactory

    Satisfactory

    1 = approved; half of the course tasks submitted; some misunderstandings finalizing the tasks; attendance level low; no feedback to peers and teacher

    2 = satisfactory; more than half of the course tasks submitted; quality of tasks below average; attendance level low or average; hardly any feedback to peers and teacher(s)

    Good

    Good

    3 = good; all course tasks submitted and done in an average way; course attendance and feedback to peers and/or teacher satisfactory

    4 = very good; all tasks finalized and submitted correctly in due time; good course attendance and activity; active feedback to peers and teacher

    Excellent

    Excellent

    5 = excellent; all tasks done in an outstanding way and submitted on schedule; high attendance and activity; active and well-thought feedback to peers and teacher

    Name of lecturer(s)

    Leena Mäkelä

    Recommended or required reading

    We recommend that you read Snyder (the first STC at least) and Truby as early as possible, ideally before the course starts: Save the Cat (I-III), Blake Snyder, Michael Wiese Productions, 2010, Anatomy of Story, John Truby, Faber & Faber, 2011

    Planned learning activities and teaching methods

    The module gives a hands-on introduction to storytelling tradition to develop understanding of the centrality of a variety of genres to film, distribution and consumption. To develop a critical understanding of genre as a categorizing methodology within film studies. To develop a systematic understanding of genre and its relationship to audience expectation and reception of film material.

    The module covers ideating, conceptualizing, pitching, outlining and step-outlining story as well as developing character arch and making use of turning points, understanding screenplay structure composed of acts, sequences and scenes and using film and screenplay analysis as screenwriter’s tool.

    Language of instruction

    English

    Timing

    01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

    Registration

    09.06.2021 - 31.08.2021

    Credits

    15 cr

    Group(s)

    21MMA

    Teacher(s)

    Anne Orioni, Media-ala Virtuaalihenkilö, Jukka Vieno, Arto Koskinen, Ari Koivumäki

    Unit, in charge

    MD in Screenwriting

    Degree programme(s)

    Master's Degree Programme in Screenwriting

    Office

    TAMK Mediapolis

    Evaluation scale

    0-5

    Assessment criteria
    Not approved

    Not approved
    0 = Fail; less than half of the course tasks submitted and/or done incorrectly; no or hardly any attendance; no feedback to peers and teacher(s)

    Satisfactory

    Satisfactory
    1 = approved; half of the course tasks submitted; some misunderstandings finalizing the tasks; attendance level low; no feedback to peers and teacher
    2 = satisfactory; more than half of the course tasks submitted; quality of tasks below average; attendance level low or average; hardly any feedback to peers and teacher(s)

    Good

    Good
    3 = good; all course tasks submitted and done in an average way; course attendance and feedback to peers and/or teacher satisfactory
    4 = very good; all tasks finalized and submitted correctly in due time; good course attendance and activity; active feedback to peers and teacher

    Excellent

    Excellent
    5 = excellent; all tasks done in an outstanding way and submitted on schedule; high attendance and activity; active and well-thought feedback to peers and teacher