Course Modules

This module examines the role of the screenwriter in the development of narrative based computer games. You will explore the role the screenwriter plays in developing characters, dialogue and worldbuilding. You will also be introduced to the debates around narrative […]

This module introduces you to the craft of writing a short cinematic screenplay. The module focuses on the building blocks of screenwriting, with a focus on: visual storytelling plot (using treatments and step outlines) scene-building research skills characterisation setting sound

The module introduces you to the process of research and development when creating a Feature Film concept for cinema release. Throughout the module, you will explore the opportunities available to UK based writers when developing feature films ideas. The constraints

In this module, you will develop creative skills in audio-visual storytelling through an exploratory approach to the methods, processes, styles and structures involved in the writing and pitching of short (three to seven minute) narrative films. You will concentrate mainly

This module introduces you to the process of development when creating a long form TV drama series. Throughout the module, you will contribute to the creation of a drama TV ‘bible’, a package of materials that is used to inform

This module explores conflict within British culture from the start of the 19th century to the turn of the new millennium. You will consider the reaction to obscene publications and other literary controversies and moral panics of Victorian Britain, through

This module will enable you to explore, as active writers and readers, the strategies, innovations and preoccupations of contemporary writers of the short story. You will read and analyse the craft, technique and rigour of three to four highly regarded

On this module, you will harness the skills developed in non-fiction modules in year one and year two to engage with new possibilities in digital writing, including: blogs games websites online journalism Twitter/Tumblr/Facebook texts podcasts comments forums campaigns hypertext and

This dissertation level project allows you to utilise and build on the practical skills and subject knowledge developed in years one and two. It aims to give you the opportunity to work as autonomous writers, deepening and enhancing your knowledge

This module explores how literary representations of the historical and social treatment of the dead presents a vivid insight into the cultural behaviour, ideology and social order of different cultural and historical contexts. You will explore the beliefs and attitudes