WSQ Diploma in Film & Television (Script)

Course details

WSQ Diploma in Film & Television (Script) is aligned to the Singapore Workforce Development Agency's Workforce Skills Qualification (CI WSQ) Creative Industries WSQ framework

Developed and delivered by industry practitioners, this WSQ Diploma aims to equip the participants with the fundamental skills of writing different types of stories and scripts for Film and Television production.

WHO IS IT FOR?

• Writers
• Script Researchers
• Producers
• Inpiduals who are keen to join the film and television industry

COURSE UNITS

The WSQ Diploma in Film & Television (Script) consists of seven units of study.

UNIT 1

WRITE A NARRATIVE SCRIPT

This unit focuses on writing a narrative script for film and television drama. Participants will learn to develop a story idea and write a script that has commercial and/or artistic potential by identifying the theme of the story, developing creative plots and compelling characters. This unit will also have an emphasis on learning how to write evocative action and descriptors, develop effective and appropriate dialogue, as well as a suitable pace for the story.

UNIT 2

ADMINISTER AND MANAGE THE USE OF LICENSED COPYRIGHT MATERIALS CREATED

This unit covers the administration and management of copyrighted materials created by others. The skills include applying the fundamental concepts of copyright; identifying the owners of copyrighted materials; acquiring the permission needed to use these materials and ensuring that users know how they could use the materials in compliance with the agreement set out and agreed with the owners.

UNIT 3

WRITE A DOCUMENTARY SCRIPT

This unit gives participants a clear understanding of the various documentary modes and formats, learn how to conceptualise a compelling documentary, conduct research, devise a plot structure for the script and write the documentary script.

UNIT 4

MANAGE COMMUNICATION IN A CREATIVE ENVIRONMENT

This unit covers managing communications within the creative and technical teams as well as contractors/sub contractors and general public. It involves understanding that people have different communication styles and adapting communication style to be more readily understood. It involves understanding how to negotiate, how to communicate with tact and reach agreements which are acceptable to the work. The unit also covers issues of confidentiality, treating others courteously and being self aware. 

UNIT 5

WRITE A SITCOM SCRIPT

This unit focuses on writing for a situational comedy (sitcom), with an emphasis on technical knowledge and how to use tools and methods to create humourous situations and dialogue. Participants will acquire the basic know-how in developing a concept for a sitcom pilot, creating a story for an episode, and writing an episodic script.

UNIT 6

ADDRESS PROBLEMS WHICH IMPACT ON THE WORK

This unit covers gathering information about a problem and looking for possible solutions, making recommendations for decisions as appropriate for implementation, implementing the solution and reviewing the effectiveness of the solution.

UNIT 7

MAINTAIN WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

This unit focuses on the inpidual workplaces’ need to identify competencies required to address industry-specific and occupation-specific workplace safety and health issues, for example, particular hazards, where these differ from, or build on, the generic competencies.

ASSESSMENT

All units will cumulate in a compulsory assessment component. Assessments may include role plays, quizzes, assignments, projects, and written examinations.

CERTIFICATE

Students will be awarded the WSQ Diploma in Film & Television (Script) study from the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) upon successful completion of all required units.

CLASS SIZE

Maximum of 20 Students

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum GCE 'N' Level or equivalent; and
• Pass in GCE 'N' Level English or equivalent

For 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; OR
• Oral interview or evaluation test by SMA to determine suitability for the course.